Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　1 lb linguine

　　3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

　　1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes

　　2 teaspoons vegetable oil

　　3/4 cup chicken broth or water

　　2/3 cup smooth peanut butter

　　2 tablespoons soy sauce

　　2 teaspoons sugar

　　1 teaspoon minced peeled ginger

　　2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　1 lb shredded cooked turkey or chicken (4 cups)

　　4 celery ribs, thinly sliced

　　1 cup thinly sliced scallion greens

　　

Step 1

Cook noodles in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then rinse noodles in a colander under cold water. Drain well.

　　

Step 2

While noodles are boiling, cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden. Whisk in broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger and simmer, whisking, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice.

　　

Step 3

Toss together turkey, celery, scallions, noodles, sauce, and (if necessary) some reserved cooking water to thin. Serve immediately.