1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 (16-ounce) package spaghetti

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons brown sugar

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup chopped peanuts

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.

When water comes to a boil, add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Meanwhile, add broth, peanut butter, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce and cayenne pepper to onions. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring for 3 minutes.

When pasta is done, drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Add pasta to saucepan; cook and stir until pasta is coated, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add reserved cooking water as needed to make a smooth sauce. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve immediately.

Cost: 53 cents per serving.

 (From “The Everything Meals on a Budget Cookbook” by Linda Larsen, Adams Media)