5 from 15 votes
Vegan Tahini Garlic Pasta
This Vegan Tahini Garlic Pasta blends cooked pasta with a creamy sauce made from silken tofu, tahini, plant-based milk, and lemon juice, seasoned with cumin, salt, and nutritional yeast for a savory depth. Sautéed onion and garlic add flavor, while the retained pasta water helps create a smooth, cohesive sauce coating the noodles. The dish delivers a rich, creamy texture with a hint of nuttiness from tahini and brightness from lemon.
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
388 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 7 oz pasta
- 10 oz silken tofu
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 ½ cups plant-based milk
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to packaging instructions until al dente. This usually takes around 10-12 minutes. Drain and rinse when done, but retain ½ cup pasta cooking water.
- Add the tofu, tahini, plant based milk, cumin, salt, nutritional yeast and lemon juice to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or skillet. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce and stir thoroughly, before adding the pasta and pasta water. Divide between plates/bowls and serve with garnishes of your choice!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
717mg
(30%)
Potassium
443mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.