20-Minute Creamy Tahini Pasta
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5.0
147 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
4 to 6
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Calories
817 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
20-Minute Creamy Tahini Pasta
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This tahini pasta is rich and creamy yet bright and zingy (thanks, lemon!) and super comforting – ready in under 20 minutes, almost entirely from pantry staples, with plenty of customizability!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound of pasta
- 2 cups of reserved pasta water
- 1 cup of tahini
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of dry minced onion or onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon of smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup of basil or parsley, roughly chopped
- lemon zest for garnish
- Crushed red peppers for garnish
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Instructions
- In a large pot with a lid, cook pasta according to package instructions and save 2 cups of pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large pan over medium heat, add some oil, garlic powder, dry minced onion, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for one minute.
- Then add tomatoes, mix well, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tahini, pasta water and mix well.
- Add in the pasta and mix well.
- Add the chopped herbs and mix.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of lemon zest, more herbs, and crushed red peppers.
- Add more hot water if needed.
- Serve hot.
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Notes
- Add the veggies of your choice. It would also be great with chickpeas or fried tofu cubes for more protein.
- Add the veggies of your choice. It would also be great with chickpeas or fried tofu cubes for more protein.
- This is best eaten immediately. The sauce will thicken with leftovers, but you can add a splash of water to thin it out.
- This is best eaten immediately. The sauce will thicken with leftovers, but you can add a splash of water to thin it out.
- Use high-quality tahini: Unfortunately, tahini isn’t a product that remains similar from brand to brand, and can be overly bitter and unpleasant. We love using Soom tahini.
- Use high-quality tahini: Unfortunately, tahini isn’t a product that remains similar from brand to brand, and can be overly bitter and unpleasant. We love using Soom tahini.
- Cook pasta al dente: It will cook further from residual heat and in the sauce.
- Cook pasta al dente: It will cook further from residual heat and in the sauce.
- Season to taste: Taste the sauce before adding the pasta, and adjust the spices to taste.
- Season to taste: Taste the sauce before adding the pasta, and adjust the spices to taste.
- Save the pasta water: This makes up the base of the tahini pasta sauce, and the starchy liquid helps the sauce cling to the pasta. If you accidentally discard it, use vegetable broth or hot water (season accordingly).
- Save the pasta water: This makes up the base of the tahini pasta sauce, and the starchy liquid helps the sauce cling to the pasta. If you accidentally discard it, use vegetable broth or hot water (season accordingly).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
817kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
107g
(36%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Sodium
64mg
(3%)
Potassium
877mg
(25%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1075IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 817 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 817kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 107g | 36% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 877mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1075IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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147 reviews
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