Asian Noodle Salad
with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Spicy Peanut Sauce:

Pasta Ingredients:

• 1 pound spaghettini 

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt

• 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil 

• 2 carrots, thinly sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips 3 inches long and 1/4 inch wide

• Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Method

1. Make the sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Pour into a bowl, cover, and chill.

2. In a large pot, bring at least 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the spaghettini, stir to separate, and cook until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water until cool, and drain again. Place in a bowl, add the sesame oil, toss well, cover, and chill.

3. When ready to serve, transfer the noodles to a large serving bowl. Add the carrots and bell pepper and toss well. Add the sauce and toss thoroughly so that the noodles are evenly coated. Sprinkle with cilantro.

This recipe was excerptedfrom The Everything Pasta Cookbook, edited by Jane Resnick. The book includes over 300 delicious recipes. This recipe is reprinted with permission from the publisher: Adams Media Corp. www.adamsonline.com

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