ASIAN-STYLE BEEF NOODLES

ASIAN-STYLE BEEF NOODLES 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound lean ground beef 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons stir-fry sauce 3 tablespoons lime juice 8 ounces thin spaghetti or Chinese noodles Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. In large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef to skillet and cook for 6 minutes or until no longer pink. Add green pepper, scallions, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes and sugar to skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and stir in stir-fry sauce and lime juice. While beef is cooking, prepare spaghetti following package directions. Drain and add to skillet with beef mixture. Toss to combine. Yield: 4 servings.