Peanut Sesame Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For peanut dressing
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup warm water
2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 medium garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
For noodle salad
3/4 lb dried linguine, fini or 3/4 lb spaghetti
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/8 inch thick strips
2 celery ribs, thin slices
1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Preparation

Make dressing:
Puree dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
Make salad:
Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain in a colander, then rinse well under cold water.
Add pasta, scallions, bell peppers, and sesame seeds to dressing, tossing to combine, and serve immediately.