Asian-Flavored Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli flowerets fresh
• 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter reduced-fat
• 2 teaspoons ginger fresh grated peeled
• 0.3 cup green onions sliced
• 1 small bell pepper red thinly sliced
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 7 ounce pasta like spaghetti 
• 2 tablespoons water 
• 2 tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

• bowl

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. Add broccoli to cooking water 1 minute before pasta is done.
3. Drain pasta and broccoli well; transfer to a large bowl, and add green onions and red bell pepper. Set aside, and cool slightly.
4. Combine vinegar and remaining 5 ingredients; stir well.
5. Add vinegar mixture to pasta mixture, stirring well.
6. Serve at room temperature.