Spaghetti in Spicy Peanut Sauce

Spaghetti in Spicy Peanut Sauce
Recipe Type: Main
Author: Jane Fonda
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 4
Although peanut butter is high in fat, a little goes a long way in providing protein, fiber, B vitamins, minerals and an interesting taste to this vegetarian dish. For the best flavor and texture, purchase pasta made from semolina (durum wheat flour). Other pasta may be substituted for the classic round strands of spaghetti. If you choose to use fresh rather than dried pasta, cook it for about 3 minutes.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) vegetable stock or vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons reduced fat chunky peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 6 qt (6 l) water
  • 12 oz dried spaghetti
  • 1 green bell pepper (capsicum), seeded, deribbed and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper (capsicum) seeded, deribbed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green (spring) onions, green and white parts
  • 1/4 cup (1/3oz/10g) chopped fresh cilantro (fresh coriander)
Instructions
  1. n small saucepan,over med. high heat, heat the stock until hot.
  2. To make the sauce,in med. bowl, combine the hot broth, garlic, peanut butter, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Cook spaghetti according to directions on box until al dente.During the last minute of cooking add bell peppers and blanch for 1 minute.
  4. In a large bowl combine pasta ,peppers and sauce to coat well. Serve and ENJOY!!!
Calories: 409 Fat: 6g Saturated fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 74g Fiber: 3g Protein: 15g Cholestrol: 0mg
Notes

To test that pasta is done al dente, use a long fork to remove a piece about 1 minute before the allotted cooking time. Let it cool briefly, then taste. When al dente it should be tender and cooked through but still chewy.

 

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  1. Milady Jane…You are great into the little things too…as I imagined…
    I’m gladly surprised…wow!!!
    Actually when I read about pasta “al dente”…yeah…I said to myself:”She is a great Chef for sure!!!”
    This is genetically engraved in your DNA…Your italian origins don’t lie… 😉
    I’m 100% sure now also your pasta recipes will be very delicious…classy and stylish as You are…

    Have a funny and sunny day!

  2. wow that looks tasty! i’ll have to try it sometime, thanks for posting this!!!

  3. Wow! I have not tried the spaghetti in spicy peanut sauce but wish I had some right now!!!!!!! Looks so good and I am a vegetarian. Just found it.

    • Dan, when you try it will you let me know what you think?

  4. Hi Jane,

    You are the best. The recipes are wonderful I wanted to share a cooking website that I follow. It’s an amazing story of a Long Island school teacher who teaches his 4th grade students important skills through cooking. I’ve seen in him cook on television. His name is John Contratti. His website is

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    You’re such an inspirational person that I thought his story is inspirational and wanted to share it with you.

    All the best,
    Ellie

  5. i substitute wholemeal spaghetti but otherwise stick to the recipe and have made it about five times now. the sauce and peppers go just as well over brown rice too! thanks Jane x

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