Spicy Asian Style Pasta Salad

• linguine, broken in half↗1 lb
• oriental sesame oil↗4 tablespoons
• honey↗3 tablespoons
• soy sauce↗3 tablespoons
• balsamic vinegar↗3 tablespoons
• ground cayenne pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗
• red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced↗3
• snow peas↗3 cups
• large red onion, thinly sliced↗1
• honey roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped↗3⁄4 cup
• chopped fresh basil1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm.

2. 2

   Drain pasta well and transfer to large bowl.

3. 3

   Whisk 3 Tablespoons of sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne pepper in small bowl.

4. 4

   Season with salt and mix half of dressing with pasta.

5. 5

   Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in large heavy pot over medium high heat.

6. 6

   Saute bell peppers, peas and onion until just beginning to wilt, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add vegetables to pasta.

8. 8

   Mix in peanuts, basil and enough dressing to coat.

9. 9

   Keep any remaining dressing and serve separate.