Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles

Simple buttery spicy noodles with a touch of peanut butter.

Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles

Serves 1

Ingredients:

• 1 serving of spaghetti
• 2 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter
• 1 tbsp roasted peanuts - crushed
• 2 cloves of garlic - minced
• 1/4 tsp dry chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/4 tsp black peppercorns - crushed
• Salt to taste

Method:

• In a saucepna take enough water to boil the spaghetti. Add salt and let it come to a rolling boil.
• When the water starts boiling add the spaghetti to it and cook them according to the package instruction. Switch off the flame once they are done and drain the water, keeping a little bit aside for making the sauce.
• In a skillet heat up the butter and olive oil.
• To them add the garlic and saute until lightly brown.
• Add to it the dry red chilli flakes and the peanut butter. Give them a nice mix and cook the peanut butter on low flame until you can see oil separating.
• Add the pasta water and the cooked pasta to the sauce.
• Add more water to make the perfect runny yet sticky consistency. Taste and adjust the salt.
• Simmer for 2-3 minutes on low and then switch off the flame.
• Sprinkle some crushed peanuts on top and crushed black pepper. Serve hot.