One Pot Pasta: Thai Peanut Butter Noodles

One Pot Pasta: Thai Peanut Butter Noodles

Serves 3-4

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti, uncooked (linguine or soba noodles can be substituted), rinsed in cold water to remove excess starch
• 2 cups water (or chicken broth)
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 TBSP soy sauce
• 1 TBSP fish sauce
• 1/4 cup peanut butter (maybe more at the end)
• 1/2 TBSP chili garlic sauce (optional for spicy version)
• 1 TBSP ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli floret (about one small head, trimmed)
• 1 small red pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup carrots, sliced into matchsticks (about 10 baby carrots, sliced lengthwise)
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup leeks, sliced
• torn cilantro for garnish
• 1 TBSP sesame seeds for garnish

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except extra cilantro in a deep sided saucepan or skillet.
2. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. After 10 minutes, check pasta. If it is too al dente, add 1/4 cup of water and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
3. Taste sauce and add an extra TBSP of soy sauce or peanut butter if desired. Serve hot with torn cilantro and sesame seeds.

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