Quick Thai-Flavored Pasta

Serving Size: 4-6

Ingredients:

1 lb. Pappardelle’s Asian Ginger Root Trenette
1 tablespoon olive oil*
1 tablespoon red or yellow Thai curry paste*
2 cups veggie or chicken broth*
1 (13.5 oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk*
2/3 cup all-natural (no sugar) peanut butter*
1-2 tablespoons fish sauce (depends on taste)*
1-2 tablespoons sugar (depends on taste)*
1 tablespoon soy sauce*
Cilantro as a garnish (optional)

*Or use Pappardelle's Thai Peanut Sauce

Instructions:

Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain.
In a large skillet, heat oil and stir in curry paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Whisk in broth, coconut milk and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook for 3-5 minutes. Whisk in peanut butter, fish sauce, sugar and soy sauce to create a smooth and creamy sauce. Adjust seasonings if needed. (*Or use Pappardelle's Thai Peanut Sauce (7 oz.) for "*" items.)
Serve sauce over individual plates of pasta. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.