PEANUT CILANTRO NOODLES

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I had peanut noodles at a Thai carry-out place and then craved them again days later (and miles away). This recipe cures my craving for those noodles. I love cilantro and I add more than the recipe states :)

Provided by Hey Jude

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

16 ounces thin spaghetti
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon black sesame seed
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, finely chopped

Steps:

Cook pasta according to box directions, drain and rinse with cold water in a colander. Transfer pasta to a large bowl and toss with sesame oil and sesame seeds. Set aside.
Heat the broth in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook about 2 minutes. Set aside. Puree peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar and vinegar in a blender or food processor; stir mixture into broth. Cook until flavors combine, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Toss together the pasta and peanut butter dressing. Add garlic, cilantro, green onions, peanuts and ginger. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.9, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 792.6, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 19.1

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