Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce

Serves: 8 | Preparation: 30 minutes | Total: 30 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 16 ounces (454 grams) whole wheat pasta, uncooked
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• ⅓ cup warm water
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 1 bag frozen vegetables, thawed (broccoli, snap peas, etc.)

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine peanut butter and water until smooth.
3. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Stir until combined. Set aside.
4. In a microwave safe bowl, add vegetables and ½ cup water. Steam for 3–5 minutes in microwave. Drain excess water.
5. In a bowl, toss together pasta, vegetables, and peanut sauce until evenly combined. Serve hot or cold.

Adapted from: cookingmatters.org

This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.