Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8      ounces        pasta -- (preferably
                        -- linguine)
   2      cups          broccoli florets
                        -----Szechwan peanut dressing-----
     1/3  cup           peanut butter -- (smooth/chunky)
     1/2  cup           hot vegetable stock or water
   1      teaspoon      soy sauce
   2      tablespoons   rice vinegar
   2      tablespoons   safflower oil
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
     1/2  teaspoon      dry crushed red pepper
   2      cups          cherry tomatoes
                        scallion -- (opt), chopped
                        garnish

Preparation:

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 smooth. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. When pasta is done, drain well. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat well. Add broccoli and tomatoes; toss again. Garnish with chopped scallions. 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.