Tahini Pasta
Creamy, nutty, and bursting with flavor, this Tahini Pasta recipe is a quick and healthy twist on your favorite comfort food. Featuring al dente spaghetti coated in a velvety tahini sauce infused with garlic, lemon, and olive oil, this dish delivers a perfect balance of tanginess and richness. The recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or an effortless dinner party option. Customize it with optional red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, fresh parsley for a pop of freshness, or a sprinkle of parmesan for added indulgence. Whether you're vegan (omit the cheese) or simply looking for a wholesome meal, this tahini pasta is sure to become a go-to favorite. Perfectly easy, deliciously satisfying, and packed with pantry-friendly ingredients—what’s not to love?
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- 4 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, warm water, salt, and black pepper until you achieve a creamy and smooth consistency. Adjust the water amount as needed for your desired sauce thickness.
In a large pan over low heat, add the cooked spaghetti and the tahini sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
If the sauce is too thick, gradually add a bit of the reserved pasta water, stirring constantly, until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese, if using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.8 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2585 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.3 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4791 mg | 369% | |
| Iron | 21432.7 mg | 119071% | |
| Potassium | 497 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
