Pasta à La Peanut Butter

Ingredients

• 280 g dry linguine
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 225 g green beans, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
• 2/3 cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 dash salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the pepper flakes, chili powder, peanut butter, coconut milk, and tomato paste. (You won’t be able to mix in the peanut butter completely.).

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to boil, before adding the pasta. Cook for 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside for the moment.

3. 3

   Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and green onions, stir fry for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add to green beans and drained pasta to the skillet and continue to stir fry them for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the cherry tomatoes and mix everything together well.

6. 6

   Pour in the peanut butter sauce. Mix until the sauce has been combined well with the noodle mixture.

7. 7

   Remove skillet from heat.

8. 8

   Serve hot.