Ingredients

2clovesgarlic

2tbspsoy sauce

1cuppeanut butter

1cupchicken broth,low-sodium, canned, or homemade stock

1½tbsplime juice

½tspred pepper flakes

¾tspsalt

¾lblinguine

½lbsnow peas

1½cupsbean sprouts,(about ¼ lb)

2scallions,green tops included

1cucumber

½cuppeanuts,chopped

Preparation

In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, soy sauce, peanut butter, chicken broth, lime juice, red pepper flakes, and ½ teaspoon of salt.

Puree until smooth.

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine for about 9 minutes until almost done.

Stir in the snow peas and bean sprouts and cook for about 3 minutes more until the vegetables and pasta are just done.

Drain and toss with the peanut sauce, the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, the scallions, cucumber, and ⅓ cup of peanuts.

Serve with the remaining peanuts sprinkled over the top.