Asian Spicy Pasta

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1lb. uncooked, spaghettiFor vegan: use vegan pasta
2 lbs. diced tofu
1 cup  peanut butter 
2 cups  reduced sodium vegetable broth
½ cup lite soy sauce
¼ cup honey 
3 cloves garlic, mincedMay use 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 medium cucumber Wash, trim and chopped. May leave on peeling
½ cup dry roasted peanuts, choppedUse unsalted
1 cup fresh cilantro, choppedOr 2 tablespoons dried. 

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente according to the directions on package
2Rinse and drain the pasta. Set pasta aside.
3In a large saucepan, combine peanut butter, broth, soy sauce, garlic, garlic sauce and honey.
4Heat until just starts to boil.
5Add pasta, tofu, cucumbers, peanuts and all but 2 tablespoons of cilantro; toss them to combine.
6Let chill. Garnish with remaining cilantro.
7Enjoy hot or cold.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates