Easy 15-Minute Tahini Pasta
This 15-minute Tahini Pasta recipe is super quick and easy to make and can be served warm or cold. Feel free to add in extra veggies to make it a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces dried pasta (about 280 grams)
- ½ cup tahini (see notes for substitution)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs (like cilantro, parsley, basil, etc.)
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente in a large pot of salted water (one tablespoon of salt per gallon of water) following package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, whisk together 7 tablespoons of water, tahini sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes in a bowl.
- Drain the cooked pasta and immediately toss it with the sauce and chopped herbs. If the pasta feels too sticky or thick, add one tablespoon of water at a time to make it loose and creamy.
- Serve warm or cold, topped with your preferred toppings, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
Notes
Tahini Sauce: The best substitutes are Chinese sesame paste, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter. You can also make your own tahini from scratch. Toast sesame seeds in a hot pan, then blend in a food processor while gradually adding 2-4 tablespoons olive or canola oil. The sauce will keep in the fridge for one month.
Nutrition
Calories: 953kcalCarbohydrates: 122gProtein: 29gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 907mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 5mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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