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October 3, 2011
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Peanut Noodle Stir-Fry

Homestyle Pasta
Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
6 minutes

We felt like we were eating in a Chinatown restaurant when Grandma served up this flavorful stir-fry with teriyaki chicken.

We felt like we were eating in a Chinatown restaurant when Grandma served up this flavorful stir-fry with teriyaki chicken.

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablepspoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small carrot, cut into matchstick-size sticks
  • 1/2 cup snow peas
  • 1/2 small red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (about 4 medium)
Directions
  1. 1

    Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain. Combine the broth, peanut butter and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms and carrot. Cook, stirring constantly, until tender, about 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the snow peas and bell pepper. Cook until heated through, about1 minute longer.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat. Stir in the pasta and peanut butter sauce. Sprinkle with the peanuts and onions. Serve immediately.

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Grandma's Secret Tip

Grandma's Secret Tip

Grandma was fond of varying the pasta by adding different vegetables. She might substitute broccoli for the snow peas, or sliced yellow squash for the mushrooms. And to make it a main dish, she would add shredded cooked chicken. Or she kept it vegetarian, but doubled the recipe.

Serving Suggestion

Serving Suggestion

Serve this side dish with teriyaki chicken. Begin the meal with won ton soup and end with ginger ice cream.

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