Sweet and Spicy Peanut Noodles

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger

1/4 cup natural chunky peanut butter

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1/2 teaspoon Asian chile paste (or to taste)

6 ounces cooked linguine

1/3 cup sliced scallions

Method

In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until just soft, 1 minute. Add 3 tablespoons water, peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin, sugar, vinegar and chile paste; cook, stirring often, until sauce is thick, about 4 minutes. Toss in noodles and scallions; serve at room temperature.