Cold Sesame Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Description
Ideal for packed lunches and picnics, these Asian-style cold sesame noodles are dressed in a delicious peanut-soy dressing that packs just a bit of heat.
Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) package linguine pasta
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1/4 cup peanut butter
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1/4 cup sesame oil
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 teaspoons white sugar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste
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1 tablespoon chopped green onion, or to taste
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
2
While the pasta is cooking, combine peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic in a large bowl; mix well.
3
Drain pasta and rinse under cold water. Add to the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.
4
Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.