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Asian Vegetable Pasta
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4 quarts water 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 cup julienned carrots 1/3 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped
In a Dutch oven, bring the water to a boil. Add pasta and asparagus; cook for 3 minutes. Stir in carrots; cook for 1 minute or until pasta is tender. Drain and keep warm. In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts.
Yield: 5 servings.
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