This sesame pasta toss is served at room temperature.

Pasta with Tahini

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

2 tablespoons water

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste)*

1 garlic clove, finely minced

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely minced

8 ounces thin spaghetti

3 green onions, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Mix well.
2. Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Drain well. Add pasta to vinegar mixture in bowl. Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro and toss well.

Serves 2.

* Sesame seed paste is available at Asian and natural foods stores and some supermarkets.