ASIAN VEGETABLE PASTA

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A little peanut butter and a sprinkling of peanuts give this side dish plenty of flavor. While red pepper flakes offer a little kick, brown sugar balances it out with a hint of sweet. -Mitzi Sentiff of Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 quarts water
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
3/4 cup julienned carrots
1/3 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, bring the water to a boil. Add asparagus and pasta; cook for 3 minutes. Stir in carrots; cook for 1 minute or until pasta is tender. Drain and keep warm. , In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.