Pasta with Szechwan Peanut Dressing

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Title: Pasta with Szechwan Peanut Dressing
Categories: Pasta, Dressings, Oriental
Yield: 5 Servings

8 oz Pasta (preferably linguine)
2 c Broccoli florets

--------------------------SZECHWAN PEANUT DRESSING--------------------------

-------------------------------MAKES 3/4 CUP-------------------------------
1/3 c Peanut butter(smooth/chunky)
1/2 c Hot vegetable stock or water
1 ts Soy sauce
2 tb Rice vinegar
2 tb Safflower oil
2 x Cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 ts Dry crushed red pepper
2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes

GARNISH: chopped scallion, optional Bring large pot of water to boil; cook
pasta until al dente.
While pasta is cooking, steam broccoli florets.
In a med mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter and stock or water
until smoooth. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients.
When pasta is done, drain well. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat well.
Add broccolli and tomatoes; toss again. Garnish with chopped scallions. 4 -
6 Servings VARIATIONS: - add more red pepper to taste

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