Sesame Noodles

Name: Sesame Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package linguine; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 large red bell pepper; 3 (4 ounce) unpeeled kirby cucumbers or 1 large regular cucumber, peeled and seeded; 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots (about half of a 10 ounce package)

Submitted by jmelyn

"I don't remember where I got this, but I think it's a great cold noodle salad. I've taken it to potlucks and it's been a hit. Hope you enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package linguine
¹⁄₂ cup creamy peanut butter
¹⁄₄ cup soy sauce
¹⁄₄ cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
¹⁄₂ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large red bell pepper
3 (4 ounce) unpeeled kirby cucumbers or 1 large regular cucumber, peeled and seeded
¹⁄₄ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 ¹⁄₂ cups shredded carrots (about half of a 10 ounce package)

directions

Heat a large, covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat.
Add pasta and cook as package directs.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, whish together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, lime juice and crushed red pepper until smooth.
Cut red bell pepper and cucumber into matchstick-thin strips.
Chop cilantro.
Drain pasta.
Rinse with cold water; drain again.
Add pasta, cucumber, red bell pepper and carrots to sauce in bowl; toss to coat.
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

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Reviews

We really enjoyed this. Mike needed a few bites to get into the groove but once he did we decided this is a keeper. I didn't have the same problem as the other reviewer with the sauce. I actually thought it was the perfect amount. But I did make a few changes. I didn't use bell pepper, cilantro, or the red pepper flakes cause I knew Mike wouldn't be happy with it and I added green onion and very glad I did. We decided next time to try more veggies in it maybe some snow peas, bean sprouts, cabbage...whatever is on sale and looks good :-)Avacodo might also be nice. Mike also thought some pork, chicken or shrimp would be good in it; next time. Thanks for a great recipe.

Ilysse
This is very tasty, but way too dry for my personal tastes. Next time I will cook half as much pasta for the sauce called for, and I know it will be perfect! Great for snacking on for lunches during the week.

AngelaTN

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Hi! I'm a mom to a four and a half year old boy and I work full time. Recently divorced...I don't have the time or money I used to have to plan and cook meals. But I still love to eat! I generally eat very healthy food, but sometimes indulge in old fashioned comfort food...as my recipe collection attests to. <br> <br>Hope you like my recipes!

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