Title: Pasta with szechwan peanut dressing dgcp02c
 Categories: Chinese, Pasta
      Yield: 5 Servings
 
      8 oz Pasta (preferably linguine)
      2 c  Broccoli florets

MMMMM------------------SZECHWAN PEANUT DRESSING-----------------------

MMMMM-----------------------MAKES 3/4 CUP----------------------------
    1/3 c  Peanut butter(smooth/chunky)
    1/2 c  Hot vegetable stock or water
      1 ts Soy sauce
      2 tb Rice vinegar
      2 tb Safflower oil
      2 x  Cloves Garlic, minced
    1/2 ts Dry crushed red pepper
 
  2 cups Cherry Tomatoes GARNISH: chopped scallion, optional Bring
  large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente. While pasta is
  cooking, steam broccoli florets.
   In a med mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter and stock or water
  until smoooth. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. When pasta is
  done, drain well. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat well. Add
  broccolli and tomatoes; toss again. Garnish with chopped scallions. 4
  ~ 6 Servings VARIATIONS: - add more red pepper to taste
  :           - try Szechwan Peanut Dressing as a warm topping on
  steamed vegetables, especially on green beans,broccoli, or
  cauliflower - make extra dressing to refrigerate and serve later on
  :            chilled steamed green beans or broccoli