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Tahini Pasta

Nutty and delicious, this easy tahini pasta is going to be your new obsession!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 386 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For the veggies:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
For the tahini sauce:
  • 1/4 cup Tahini
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon honey
For assembling:
  • 1/2 pack pasta or noodles of choice, about 200-250g
  • splash reserved pasta water

Instructions

For the veggies:
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  1. Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium high heat. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, but broccoli still has some crunch. Remove skillet from the heat.
For the tahini sauce:
  1. Whisk together the tahini, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey until smooth and combined. Set aside.
To assemble:
  1. Cook the pasta or noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water. Toss cooked pasta with tahini sauce, add a splash of pasta water to thin out.
  2. Place coated pasta in serving dish, and top with broccoli/bell pepper mixture. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to add any vegetables you like, or omit them entirely!
  • This would be great with some shredded cooked chicken for a more substantial meal.
  • Taste and adjust the tahini sauce according to your preference, add more honey for sweetness, more chili sauce for more heat etc.

Nutrition Information

Calories 386kcal (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386

% Daily Value*

Calories 386kcal 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.