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Perfect Pasta with Peanut Sauce and Gree




Source of Recipe


Lorna Sass' Short-Cut Vegetarian: Great Taste in No Time by Lorna Sass


Recipe Introduction


Perfect Pasta with Peanut Sauce and Green Beans
(Delicious and Nutritious in 30 Minutes)

Peanut Sauce on pasta always seems luxurious and celebratory. This
version is temperate on the fat grams and includes a healthy portion of
green beans and red peppers for a boost of nutrition and bright color.
This dish is filling and makes a good one-pot supper. To make it
heartier still, toss four-six ounces of diced season baked tofu
(available in the refrigerated and/or salad bar sections of most health
food stores) into the cooked noodles.


Recipe Link: http://www.compassionatecooks.com/r/ppasta.htm

List of Ingredients




8 ounces angel hair pasta (udon or rice noodles are also perfect for
this dish)
8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds (you may also
use frozen/defrosted)
1 cup diced red or yellow bell pepper
1/3 to 1/2 cup Asian Peanut Sauce (see sauce recipes)

Tamari to taste (optional)


Recipe



1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
2. Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than indicated on the package.
3. Add the green beans and continue to cook until the pasta is done.
4. Drain thoroughly in a colander, then transfer to a large bowl.
5. Toss in the red pepper and enough peanut sauce to coat. Add
tamari to taste if desired.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pasta with peanut sauce and broccoli and/or asparagus: Use small
broccoli florets or asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces instead of green
beans. Add them to the boiling water 3 minutes before the pasta is done.

Pasta with peanut sauce and snow peas: Use 4 ounces of trimmed and
stringed snow peas instead of the beans. Add them to the boiling water
about a minute before the pasta is done.

Pasta with peanut sauce and carrots and peas: Add 2 medium carrots,
trimmed, peeled, and thinly sliced on the diagonal, 3 minutes before the
pasta is done. One minute later, add 3/4 cup defrosted frozen peas.


Preparation time: 5 minutes (assuming already-prepared peanut sauce)
Cooking time: 5-10 minutes (depending on type of pasta)

Makes 2 to 3 servings