Pasta Peanut Stir-Fry

1 pound Linguine, Spaghetti or Thin Spaghetti, uncooked
1 tsp. vegetable oil
4 medium carrots, cut julienne
1/2 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
1 bunch scallions, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch lengths
1 large cucumber, peeled, cut julienne

Sauce:
3 tbsp. smooth peanut butter
1/3 cup lime juice
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup low-sodium, defatted chicken broth
Black pepper to taste

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to a serving bowl.

Warm 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick wok or skillet over high heat. Add the carrots and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until tender. Add the red pepper flakes, cucumbers and scallions to the wok or skillet. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Add all the sauce ingredients to the wok or skillet. Season with pepper. Bring to a boil. Pour the vegetables over pasta. Toss well and serve immediately.

Servings: 4