Pasta with Szechwan Peanut Dressing

8 oz Pasta (preferably linguine)

2 c Broccoli florets

--------------------------SZECHWAN PEANUT DRESSING-------------------------- -------------------------------MAKES 3/4 CUP------------------------------- 1/3 c Peanut butter(smooth/chunky)

1/2 c Hot vegetable stock or water

1 t Soy sauce

2 T Rice vinegar

2 T Safflower oil

2 x Cloves Garlic, minced

1/2 t Dry crushed red pepper

2 cups Cherry Tomatoes

GARNISH: chopped scallion, optional Bring large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente. While pasta is cooking, steam broccoli florets. In a med mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter and stock or water until smoooth. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. When pasta is done, drain well. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat well. Add broccolli and tomatoes; toss again. Garnish with chopped scallions. 4 - 6 Servings

VARIATIONS: - add more red pepper to taste ~ try Szechwan Peanut Dressing as a warm topping on steamed vegetables, especially on green beans,broccoli, or cauliflower ~ make extra dressing to refrigerate and serve later on chilled steamed green beans or broccoli