This Asian inspired dish is ready in 15-20 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight vegan/vegetarian dish.
12 oz. spaghetti
salt
Peanut Sauce:
1/2 c. smooth peanut butter
1 T. soy sauce
1 T. toasted sesame oil
2 T. Chinese chili oil, aka chili crisp (A mildly spicy chili oil with Sichuan pepper flakes)
2 T. water
1/2 c. fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1 c. reserved cooking water
peanuts, optional for topping
chili flakes, optional for topping
Cook pasta in well salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Taste; it should be tender but still have a bit of a bite.
While pasta is cooking, whisk together the sauce. Taste to adjust the ingredients. If wanting more spice, add more chili oil.
Drain pasta, reserving 1 c. cooking water. Return drained pasta to the hot pot; toss with peanut sauce. Add a bit of cooking water until the desired sauce creaminess is achieved. Add cilantro and green onions; toss.
Serve hot, at room temperature or cold, topped with chili flakes and peanuts, if desired.
4 servings.
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