Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti

8 ounces snow peas, slivered lengthwise

1 red bell pepper, cut into long, thin strips

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter

2 cloves garlic

1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed, if desired)

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1/3 cup warm water

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta with snow peas and red bell pepper.

In a blender, puree peanut butter, garlic, jalapeno, soy sauce, rice vinegar, warm water, sesame oil, and salt. Pour dressing over noodles and vegetables; toss to coat. Serve chilled or at room temperature.