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16) Peanut Butter Noodles with a Mild Twist

This is the one that surprises people the most. Peanut butter sauce sounds like a stretch for a kid who only wants plain noodles, but the flavors are mild, nutty, and slightly sweet. It looks like a coated noodle dish, not a bowl of Thai food, and that matters more than the ingredient list when you'
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz spaghetti or egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2-3 tbsp warm water
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp chopped peanuts optional
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced (optional)

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta to package directions; drain and return to pot.
  2. Add butter and stir until melted and noodles are coated.
  3. Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and warm water until smooth.
  4. Pour sauce over noodles and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Taste and add red pepper flakes, peanuts, or green onion if wanted.