Amanda's Thai Peanut

Ingredients

• 1/2 (8 ounce) package fettuccine (not the wheat noodles)

• 1 1/2 cups broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 carrot, grated
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 3 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot, cook fettucini as directed. Towards the end of the pasta cooking, add the broccoli into the pot to cook for approximately 3-4 minutes.

2. 2

   In a greased large saucepan, heat garlic on med-high heat for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add red pepper flakes, ginger, and brown sugar into the saucepan. Allow to cook another 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and peanut butter to the saucepan. Use a spaghetti spoon or whisk to mix in the peanut butter to the liquid to form a sauce.

5. 5

   When the sauce begins to bubble, add the cooked pasta/broccoli to the saucepan. Mix well. Add the carrot. Mix well to prevent clumps.

6. 6

   Enjoy!