Aromatic Noodles With Lime-Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Aromatic Noodles With Lime-Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces spinach linguine or 12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti; 2 cups broccoli florets (about 9 oz.); 2 cups snow peas, trimmed (about 6 oz.); 2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 6 oz.); 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts; 1/2 cup creamy natural-style peanut butter; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 scallion, cut into pieces, white and green parts; fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated (3/4 inch piece); 2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste

Servings: persons

12 ounces spinach linguine or 12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
2 cups broccoli florets (about 9 oz.)
2 cups snow peas, trimmed (about 6 oz.)
2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 6 oz.)
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup creamy natural-style peanut butter
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 scallion, cut into pieces, white and green parts
fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated (3/4 inch piece)
2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water.
2
While pasta is cooking, put broccoli in a steamer basket over a large pot of boiling water and steam for 3 minutes; add in snow peas and sugar snap peas; steam for 2 minutes more, until all the vegetables are crisp tender.
3
Toast the peanuts in a small dry skillet over med-high heat until fragrant, 3-5 minutes, stirring often; set aside to cool.
4
Make the sauce by pureeing the peanut butter, soy sauce, water, vinegar, lime juice, scallion, ginger, brown sugar, and red pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth.
5
Just before serving, toss the pasta with 3/4 cup of the sauce; divide between 6 serving bowls and top each serving with the vegetables.
6
Drizzle remaining sauce over the vegetables; coarsely chop the peanuts; sprinkle them on top; serve.

864

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces spinach linguine or 12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, 2 cups broccoli florets (about 9 oz.), 2 cups snow peas, trimmed (about 6 oz.), 2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 6 oz.), and more.

Yes, Aromatic Noodles With Lime-Peanut Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Aromatic Noodles With Lime-Peanut Sauce

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