Broccoli Peanut Pasta Thing

January 27, 2011

Ingredients

• 8 oz. tri-color rotini
• 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets and stems discarded (about 3 cups)
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• ightly salted cashews or peanuts, optional for serving
• For the sauce:
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger powder
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp. sesame oil

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil and add the tri-color rotini. Cook until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, cut up the broccoli and red pepper. Place in a covered saucepan with about 1/2 inch of water. Steam over medium-high heat for 7 minutes.
3. In a small food processor (or whisked by hand), combine all ingredients for the sauce. Blend until well mixed.
4. In a large bowl combine the pasta (drained) and broccoli and red paper (also drained). Pour the sauce over the top and stir to combine.

Recipe based on "Szechuan Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli" from Ina Garten

Categories: Cooking

Tags: vegetarian