Cold Peanut Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

NOODLES
1 lb spaghetti, can use linguine
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup chopped scallion
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, can use parsley
SAUCE
1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, I use red pepper flakes
sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Bring a large pot of boiling water to a boil. Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions; drain; rinse in very cold water and drain again.
Place cooled noodles in a large bowl and toss with the carrots, scallions, bell pepper slices and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients until smooth.
Drizzle the sauce over noodles mixture; toss to coat well.
Serve room temp or cold.
Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.