Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

Coarse salt and ground pepper

4 ounces snow peas, tough strings removed

3 medium carrots, halved, and shaved with a vegetable peeler

1 container (14 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes

3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons light-brown sugar

Preparation

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Add snow peas, carrots, and tofu to pot; immediately drain pasta mixture, and set aside.

In pasta pot, stir together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Add reserved pasta mixture; toss gently, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a thin sauce that coats spaghetti (you may not need all the water). Season as desired with salt and pepper. Serve.