Easy Szechuan Style Linguine Noodles

• 8 ounces linguine
• 4 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 -2 teaspoon asian chili-garlic sauce
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and sliced (optional)

1. Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until JUST tender; drain and return the noodls to the pot; mix in about 1 tablespoon sesame oil with the chopped peanuts.
2. In a skillet heat about 3 tablespoons sesame oil over medium-low heat.
3. Add in ginger garlic and chopped red pepper (if using) saute for about 2 minutes.
4. Add in the teriyaki sauce, lime juice and chili sauce; simmer about 1 minute; add the sauce to the cooked noodles along with the green onions; toss to coat.
5. Season with salt and pepper.

linguine, sesame oil, peanuts, fresh ginger, garlic, teriyaki sauce, lime juice, asian chiligarlic, green onions, red bell pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-szechuan-style-linguine-noodles-155974 (may not work)