*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          PASTA PEANUT STIR-FRY

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Quick

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Linguine or Spaghetti
                        -OR Thin Spaghetti
                        - uncooked
   1       t            Vegetable oil
   4       md           Carrots -- cut julienne
     1/2   ts           Hot red pepper flakes
   1       bn           Scallions
                        - sliced diagonally
                        - into 1/2-inch lengths
   1       lg           Cucumber
                        - peeled, cut julienne
                        -----SAUCE-----
   3       tb           Smooth peanut butter
     1/3   c            Lime juice
     1/4   c            Low-sodium soy sauce
     1/4   c            Low-sodium chicken broth
                        - (defatted)
                        Black pepper to taste

  Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain
  and transfer to a serving bowl. Warm 1 teaspoon
  vegetable oil in a large non-stick wok or skillet over
  high heat. Add the carrots and stir-fry for 2 to 3
  minutes until tender. Add the red pepper flakes,
  cucumbers and scallions to the wok or skillet.
  Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  
  Add all the sauce ingredients to the wok or skillet.
  Season with pepper. Bring to a boil. Pour the
  vegetables over pasta. Toss well and serve immediately.
  
  Each serving provides: 306 Calories; 11.3 g Protein;
  49.5 g Carbohydrates; 8.3 g Fat; 0.1 mg Cholesterol;
  956 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 11%
  
  Copyright National Pasta Association
  (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)
 


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