Peanut-Sesame Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. linguine or thin spaghetti
3 garlic cloves
1 1/2 tsp. minced peeled ginger root
7 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
6 Tbsp. peanut butter
1/4 c. rice wine vinegar
1/4 c. honey
1 tsp. dark sesame oil
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 c. broccoli florets, blanched until tender-crisp
1 c. sliced Napa cabbage
1/2 c. carrots, diagonally sliced
1/2 c. bean sprouts

Preparation

Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente; rinse in cold water and drain well.
In food processor or blender, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, honey, sesame oil and hot pepper sauce; process until blended.
Add water to reach desired consistency (1/2 to 3/4 cup), processing until smooth.
To serve, toss cooked linguine with vegetables and sauce. Yield:
6 servings.