Easy Szechuan Style Linguine Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces linguine
4 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (or to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 -2 teaspoon asian chili-garlic sauce
5 green onions, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and sliced (optional)

Preparation

Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until JUST tender; drain and return the noodls to the pot; mix in about 1 tablespoon sesame oil with the chopped peanuts.
In a skillet heat about 3 tablespoons sesame oil over medium-low heat.
Add in ginger garlic and chopped red pepper (if using) saute for about 2 minutes.
Add in the teriyaki sauce, lime juice and chili sauce; simmer about 1 minute; add the sauce to the cooked noodles along with the green onions; toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper.