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     Title: Pasta with Szechwan Peanut Dressing
Categories: Pasta, Dressings, Oriental
     Yield: 5 Servings

     8 oz Pasta (preferably linguine)
     2 c  Broccoli florets

--------------------------SZECHWAN PEANUT DRESSING--------------------------

-------------------------------MAKES 3/4 CUP-------------------------------
   1/3 c  Peanut butter(smooth/chunky)
   1/2 c  Hot vegetable stock or water
     1 ts Soy sauce
     2 tb Rice vinegar
     2 tb Safflower oil
     2 x  Cloves Garlic, minced
   1/2 ts Dry crushed red pepper
     2    Cups Cherry Tomatoes

 GARNISH: chopped scallion, optional Bring large pot of water to boil; cook
 pasta until al dente.
  While pasta is cooking, steam broccoli florets.
  In a med mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter and stock or water
 until smoooth. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients.
  When pasta is done, drain well. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat well.
 Add broccolli and tomatoes; toss again. Garnish with chopped scallions. 4 -
 6 Servings VARIATIONS: - add more red pepper to taste

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