Tahini Pasta Recipe
This tahini pasta is creamy, delicious, and so easy to make for a quick dinner or lunch. This simple pasta dish is a must-try if you're craving a nutritious, flavor-packed meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 315kcal
Equipment
- Whisk
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 3/4 pounds pasta (approximately 340 grams)
- 1/2 cup tahini
- the juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 chopped garlic clove
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cooking water from the pasta
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Begin cooking 3/4 pounds pasta according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, add 1/2 cup tahini, the juice and zest of 1 lemon, 1 chopped garlic clove, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to a large mixing bowl and mix well.
- When the pasta is almost done cooking, remove 1/2 cup cooking water from the pasta (plus a little extra if your tahini is on the drier side).
- Gradually whisk the cooking water into the tahini mixture until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Once the pasta is cooked and drained, toss it with the tahini sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional).
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Notes
- When the pasta is almost finished cooking, remember to reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water before draining the pasta.
- If you notice that your tahini is a bit dry (this sometimes happens when you’re nearing the end of the jar if you haven’t stirred it thoroughly before each use) then add a bit more than 1/2 cup of pasta water in order to achieve your desired consistency.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg