Noodles With Spicy Peanut Sauce -Ww

Photo: flickr user karenandbrademerson

Ingredients

6 ounces Linguine

2 tablespoons White vinegar, distilled

2 tablespoons Smooth peanut butter, natural

2 teaspoons Grated gingerroot

1 teaspoon Vegetable oil

1 Garlic clove, crushed

1/2 teaspoon Soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon Sesame oil

1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

1 Cucumber, cut into thin strips

1 Red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

4 Scallions, thinly sliced

Preparation

Cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, peanut butter, ginger, vegetable oil, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon water. Add the linguine; toss to coat. Add the cucumber and bell pepper; toss again. Sprinkle with the scallions.

Notes: Ww says: "This dish is similar to the noodles with sesame sauce that are so popular in Chinese restaurants. Make a large batch for a gathering and watch the smiles."