Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

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