Asian Cucumbers and Pasta

By LRay

Tired of green salad? Try cucumbers warm, with the tastes of peanut butter, ginger, and soy in this yummy dish!

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 8 ounces angel hair pasta, uncooked
• 3 medium cucumbers, peeled,seeded,and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion

Preparation

Step 1

1 Process first 6 ingredients in an electric blender until mixture is smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
2 Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan.
3 Add peanut butter mixture, and toss gently.
4 Spoon onto a serving platter; top with chopped cucumber and green onions.
5 Yield: 4 servings.