Pasta with Szechuan Peanut Dressing

                                                          
Quantities                Ingredients
8 oz.
Linguine
2 c.
Broccoli Florets

Szechuan Peanut Dressing
1/3 c.
Peanut butter, smooth or chunky
1/2 c.
Hot vegetable stock or hot water
1 tsp.
Soy sauce
2 Tbsp.
Rice vinegar
2 Tbsp.
Safflower oil
3
Garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp.
Dry crushed red pepper
2 c.
Cherry tomatoes

Chopped scallions for garnish

Preparation Procedures:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, steam the broccoli florets.

2. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and stock or water until smooth. Stir in the remaining dressing ingredients.

3. When the pasta is done, drain well. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss it to coat well. Add the broccoli and tomatoes; toss again.

4. Garnish with chopped scallions.

Yield:  4-6 servings