Oriental Spaghetti with Cucumber and Spicy Peanut Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Oriental Spaghetti with Cucumber and Spicy Peanut Sauce

Recipe By : Brenda Pittsley <brendap@CORBIS.COM>
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Main courses, vegetarian* Pasta*

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove -- minced
1/4 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes -- or to taste
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup hot water
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6 ounces spaghetti
1 cucumber, peeled,halved,seeded
cut diagonally into 1/8" slices
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallion
salt and pepper -- to taste

Use a blender to mix peanut butter soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic,
pepper flakes, sugar and water until the sauce is smooth.

In a kettle of boiling salted water, boil the spaghetti until it is just
tender.
Drain and rinse briefly under cold water.
Drain well, transfer to a bowl.
Toss with the sauce, cuke, and scallions.
S&P to taste.
Serve the pasta at room temperature.

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