Pasta With Peanut Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

PASTA WITH PEANUT SAUCE

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 oz Spaghetti, uncooked
12 Green onions
3 Yellow squash
1 Red bell pepper
1 tb Dark sesame oil
1 tb Minced garlic
1/4 c Creamy peanut butter
1/4 c Reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tb Lime juice
1 tb Sugar
1 t Dried crushed red pepper

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions,
omitting salt and fat; drain and keep warm.

2. Cut white portion of onions into 2-inch pieces;
reserve green tops for another use. Cut squash in half
lengthwise, and cut halves into slices. Remove and
discard seeds from bell pepper, and cut pepper into
thin strips.

3. Cook vegetables in a sauce pan in boiling water to
cover 3-minutes; drain vegetables and set aside.

4. Pour oil into large skillet; place over medium heat
until hot. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, 1
minute. Add peanut butter, stirring until smooth. Stir
in soy sauce and next 3 ingredients.

5. Add vegetables to skillet, and toss gently to coat;
remove vegetables from skillet with a slotted spoon.

6. Add spaghetti to sauce in skillet, tossing to coat;
transfer to a serving plate, and top with vegetables.
Serve immediately.



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