Noodles With Peanut Sauce

This is fast, easy and delicious!

8 ounces rice stick noodles (I substituted fettucine)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsps. soy sauce (I substituted oyster sauce)
1 tsp. grated gingerroot
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
4 ounces bean sprouts
1 small red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips (optional, omitted)
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tbsps.)
2 tbsps. chopped fresh cilantro
Chopped mixed nuts (optional, included)
lime juice (optional)

1. Boil pasta until aldente (approximately 8 minutes). Set aside.

2. Beat peanut butter, soy/oyster sauce, gingerroot and crushed red pepper in small bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in broth.

3. Place noodles/pasta in large bowl. Add peanut butter mixture, bean sprouts, bell pepper and onions; toss. Sprinkle with cilantro and nuts. Add a squeeze of lime.

Enjoy!!