Ginger-cilantro Linguine

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 ounce) package linguine
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil (divided ~ see below)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger (peeled ~ mince in food processor ~ see below)
• 1 small jalapeno chile (seeded ~ mince in food processor ~ see below)
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (finely chopped in food processor ~ see below)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
• 3 tablespoons chicken broth (more if needed)

Recipe

• 1 cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water, per directions on the box, until just tender but still firm.
• 2 drain noodles. rinse with cold water; drain well. transfer to large bowl. toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
• 3 with food processor running, drop ginger and jalapeno through feed tube and mince.
• 4 add cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter, 3 tablespoons broth and remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil.
• 5 process until mixture is almost smooth, adding more broth if necessary.
• 6 season to taste with salt and pepper. add sauce to noodles and toss.
• 7 garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
• 8 serves 4.