Hot Asian Noodles With Broccoli

This recipe was in the Budget Cook section of Woman's Day. This was super easy with a good Asian flavor, and my kids really liked it too! I cooked the broccoli for a full 10 minutes because we like it softer instead of crunchier. Very filling also!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb spaghetti
• 1  bunch broccoli, cut bite-size
• 2⁄3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1  teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1  pinch red pepper flakes, crushed
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, shredded (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup scallion, sliced

Directions

1. Cook pasta as package directs, adding broccoli for the last 6 minutes.
2. Put peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
3. Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.
4. Add reserved cooking liquid to peanut butter mixture, stir until smooth. Then add to pasta.
5. Toss to mix and coat. Top with carrots and scallions and toss again.