Sweet & Tangy Spaghetti with Peanut Sauce Dressing
It’s National Peanut Day—celebrate with a delectable combination of al dente spaghetti and tangy peanut sauce. There are so many flavors in this pasta recipe, you might lose count! Sweet, lightly spicy, earthy, and plenty more. In terms of dinner ideas, this spaghetti dish is a winner in all categories. Satisfy your inner peanut lover and try this meal out!Don't forget that the peanut sauce recipe included here pairs well with all kinds of spaghetti noodles, including whole grain spaghetti.
Sweet and Tangy Spaghetti with Peanut Sauce Dressing
Serving: 6 peopleIngredients
1 box thin spaghetti
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp. chili paste
1 tbsp. honey
1 cucumber, sliced thin
1 tbsp. rice vinegar
2 tbsp. cilantro leaves
1 tbsp. peanut oil
½ cup peanuts, chopped
2 tbsp. green onion, sliced thin
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil
2. Meanwhile in a small bowl, marinate the cucumber in the rice vinegar, cilantro and peanut oil
3. In a small pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer; stir in the peanut butter, chili paste and honey until the mixture is nice and smooth, then set aside
4. Cook the spaghetti noodles according to the directions; drain and toss the al dente pasta with the peanut sauce
5. Before serving, top with peanuts, green onions and the marinated cucumber