Nutty Noodles

==Description==
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=== Ingredients ===
* 3/4 lb. thin spaghetti or other pasta
* 2 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
* 1/2 cup smooth peanut or cashew butter
* 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
* 2 Tbs. rice or red wine vinegar
* 2 tsp. honey
* 1 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh ginger
* 1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed
* 2 scallions or 1 rib celery, chopped
* 1/2 cucumber, peeled, or 1/2 red bell pepper, both seeded and diced
== Directions ==
1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer to bowl. Toss with 1 Tbs. sesame oil. 
2. Put remaining 1 Tbs. oil, nut butter, soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, vinegar, honey, ginger and garlic into blender. Purée 10 to 20 seconds, or until smooth and thick, but pourable. If needed, thin with 1 tsp. or so water.
3. Add dressing to noodles, and toss well, coating pasta thoroughly. Top with chopped vegetables. 
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== See also ==
Category:Vegetarian Recipes