Sesame Noodle Salad with Red Bell Pepper and Peanuts

Ingredients

• 0.8 cup julienne-cut bell pepper red (2 x)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
• 2 tablespoons dry-roasted peanuts finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons basil fresh chopped
• 1.5 cups bean sprouts fresh
• 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger fresh grated peeled
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
• 2  garlic cloves crushed
• 0.3 cup green onions thinly sliced
• 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
• 3 tablespoons soya sauce low-sodium
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 
• 0.5 pound spaghettini uncooked
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste 
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 
• 1 tablespoon water 

Equipment

• bowl

Directions

1. To prepare dressing, combine first 10 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
2. To prepare the salad, cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
3. Drain and rinse under cold water.
4. Combine pasta, bean sprouts, and the next 5 ingredients (bean sprouts through cilantro) in a large bowl.
5. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
6. Let stand 30 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with peanuts.