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Open Sesame Noodles

This energy-packed dish combines pasta and peanut butter. To reduce the fat in this recipe, substitute 1/2 cup of silken tofu for 1/2 cup of peanut butter. Delicious hot or cold.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 to 10 minutes

1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
1/4 dark sesame oil
7 tablespoons tamari
1/4 cup brown rice vinegar
1/4 cup honey
3/4 cup water
Hot chili paste (optional)
Sliced water chestnuts, broccoli florets, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper (optional)

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain well. Combine garlic, ginger, peanut butter, sesame oil, tamari, vinegar, honey, water, and chili paste in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Add more water if sauce seems too thick. Toss cooked pasta with enough sauce to coat. If desired, add optional vegetables.