Szechuan Noodles

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 1/4-1/2 cup water, as needed to blend
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup agave nectar or 1/4 cup brown sugar or 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 lb lo mein noodles or 1 lb spaghetti
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
• 4 scallions, and green parts, sliced diagonally

Recipe

• 1 place the first thirteen ingredients (garlic through cayenne pepper) into a blender, and blend until smooth.
• 2 cook the noodles of your choice according to package directions.
• 3 drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl.
• 4 while still warm, toss the pasta with about 3/4 of the sauce.
• 5 add the julienned bell peppers and scallions and toss well.
• 6 this dish is great served warm or even at room temperature.
• 7 remaining sauce can be added if pasta seems too dry.