Peanut & Ginger Pasta Recipe (With Vegetables & Lime)

Ingredients

• 300 grams long pasta

• 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

• an inch piece of ginger

• 200 grams mushrooms

• 1/4 cup of roasted peanuts, coarsely crushed

• 2 tablespoons of chinese chilli sauce

• juice from one lemon

• 1/4 cup of cream

• 1 tablespoon peanut butter

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

• 1/2 cup Parmesan Reggiano Cheese

• chilli flakes to taste

• Salt to taste 

Directions for Peanut & Ginger Pasta Recipe (With Vegetables & Lime)

1. To begin making the Peanut & Ginger Pasta Recipe, we will first cook the pasta until al dente adding salt to the water in which the pasta is being cooked.

2. Once the pasta is cooked al dente, run it under cold water and drain the excess water. Drizzle some olive oil and keep the cooked pasta aside.

3. In a small bowl whisk together the peanuts, chili sauce, cream, lemon and peanut butter. Keep aside.

4. Next, heat a teaspoon of olive oil in pan; add the garlic, ginger and mushrooms. Saute for a few minutes until the mushrooms soften. Next add the peanut sauce mixture, including the pasta and stir well on low heat until the pasta is well coated with the peanut sauce. Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste.

5. Serve the Peanut & Ginger Pasta Recipe (With Vegetables & Lime) by sprinkling the parmesan cheese over it for a quick weeknight dinner.