Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips then cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips then cut into-2-inch pieces
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
• Sesame seeds, for garnish, optional
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 2 Tbsp Sriracha
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil

Directions

1. Cook the spaghetti following the package instructions. While it cooks, make the peanut sauce: add all of the sauce ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
2. Drain the pasta, then transfer it to a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and toss to coat, then fold in the bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts with a light hand.
3. Finish with sesame seeds, if using, and serve.