17 February, 2010
Thai peanut noodles
Posted in : Pasta, Thai, Vegetarian on by : wendland99$4.30 recipe / $0.54 serving
One of the simplest ways to enjoy Thai Peanut Sauce is over a pile of hearty pasta. I wasn’t able to make it to the store that sold soba noodles (buckwheat pasta) so I used 100% whole wheat. It’s not quite the same but delicious in it’s own right. I fancied up the dish by adding a few sesame seeds and fresh green onion. The peanut sauce was already so nutty and flavorful that the sesame didn’t end up making *that* big of a difference but the green onions added a nice freshness that I wouldn’t want to go without. This is a great side dish or if you just want something quick and filling for dinner!
Total Recipe cost: $4.30
Servings Per Recipe: 8 (2 oz. pasta, 1/4 cup sauce)
Cost per serving: $0.54
Prep time: 5 min. Cook time: 5 min. Total: 15 min.
| INGREDIENTS | COST | |
| 1 lb. | whole wheat linguine or soba | $1.48 |
| 1 recipe | thai peanut sauce | $1.75 |
| 1/2 oz. | sesame seeds (optional) | $0.49 |
| 1/2 bunch | green onions, sliced | $0.58 |
| TOTAL | $4.30 | |
STEP 1: Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box (boil for 10 minutes or until al dente). Meanwhile, slice the green onions.
STEP 2: Drain the pasta in a colander and then toss with Thai Peanut Sauce, sesame seeds and green onions while still warm. Eat and enjoy!
NOTE: I ate leftovers of this today for lunch and found that it soaks up all of the sauce while refrigerated and ends up being a little dry. For that reason, I would suggest only mixing enough cooked pasta and sauce for what you will eat right then. Store the rest of the cooked pasta in a container then combine with sauce just prior to reheating. Easy, delicious and filling!
ref: http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2010/01/thai-peanut-noodles-430-recipe-054.html
