Garlicky Peanut Noodles

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

12 ounces linguine OR spaghetti OR dried lo mein

1/4 cup crunchy OR creamy peanut butter

3 medium garlic cloves, finely grated

2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

2 tablespoons soy sauce OR fish sauce

1-2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce OR Sriracha sauce

1 tablespoon white miso

4 scallions, quartered lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch lengths

Kosher salt

Optional garnish: Chopped roasted peanuts OR cucumber matchsticks OR chili oil OR chili crisp

Directions

In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Reserve ½ cup of the hot water; set aside. Add the pasta to the pot, then cook, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, miso and ¼ cup of the reserved water.

When the pasta is done, drain and return to the pot. Off heat, add the peanut butter mixture and toss until evenly coated. If needed, add more of the reserved water 1 tablespoon at a time to thin the sauce. Stir in the scallions, then taste and season with salt.