Ingredients
1/2
cup smooth peanut butter
2
tbsp chopped peeled fresh ginger
1
medium garlic clove, chopped
1
1/2 tbsp Asian sesame oil
1
tsp dried hot red pepper flakes
3/4
lb dried linguine fini or spaghetti
4
scallions, thinly sliced
1
red bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips
1
yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips
3
tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
2.
Purée dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
4.
Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain in a colander, then rinse well under cold water.
5.
Add pasta, scallions, bell peppers, and sesame seeds to dressing, tossing to combine, and serve immediately.