Ingredients

12ozdry spaghetti

1largered bell pepper,sliced into thin strips then cut into 2 inch pieces

1largecucumber,peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips then cut into 2 inch pieces

1cupmatchstick carrots

¾cupgreen onions,chopped

½cupcilantro,chopped

½cuppeanuts,roasted, lightly salted, and roughly chopped

Sesame seeds,for garnish, optional

½cupcreamy peanut butter

¼cupwarm water

3tbspsoy sauce

2tbsphoney

2tbspsriracha,more or less to taste

2tbspfresh lime juice

1½tbspfresh ginger,peeled and minced

1tbspgarlic,minced

1tbspsesame oil

Preparation

Cook spaghetti according to directions listed on package. Meanwhile prepare peanut sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking until well blended and smooth.

Drain pasta and pour into a large serving bowl. Toss with sauce then add bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro and peanuts and toss lightly.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.