Sesame Noodles

Ingredients:

1 (8oz) package whole wheat thin spaghetti

1 large carrot, ends removed and sliced into thin matchsticks

2 heaping Tbsps tahini

2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter

1 tsp good quality sesame oil

1 Tbsp rice vinegar

1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce

6 green onions, sliced thinly, dark green ends removed

3 Tbsp sesame seeds

1 c. reserved pasta water

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine tahini, peanut butter, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce and green onions. Stir to combine well and set aside. In last 2 minutes of cooking time, add matchstick pieces to boiling water. Remove 1 c. pasta water from pan and set aside. Drain pasta and carrots and place into large bowl along with other ingredients. Add 1/2 of reserved pasta water and toss to combine all ingredients. Add sesame seeds, let sit for 1 minute and add additional pasta water to obtain desired consistency. Serve warm or cold.