Peanut Noodle Pasta Bake

By boscobojo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 Tbl. sesame oil
• 1 Tbl. ginger minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbl. brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• salt for water
• 1 box whole grain linguine, or pasta of choice
• 1 cup large carrots, julienned
• 2 cucumbers, shaved using vegetable peeler
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, water, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and water.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and run under cold water to cool.

3. Combine pasta with the sliced vegetables in a large bowl.

4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables and mix well. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or overnight. To serve garnish with chopped cilantro and peanuts.