Linguine with Spicy Thai Sauce

Recipe courtesy of the National Pasta Association.

Recipe Ingredients:

12 ounces linguine, uncooked
2 cups diced cooked chicken
6 ounces small frozen shrimp, thawed
3 red bell peppers, cut into bite-size, thin strips
3 green onions, thinly sliced (white part and tips of green part)
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon mild white vinegar

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare linguine according to package directions.
2. While noodles are cooking, make a paste with the peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and spices. Whisk in the broth.
3. Add the red peppers, green onions, cooked chicken and shrimp. Cover and simmer until the sauce is smooth and the chicken and shrimp are heated through, about 2 minutes.
4. When linguine is done, drain well and transfer to a large bowl. Add sauce and toss gently until well combined. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the National Pasta Association.