Description
Creamy Tahini Pasta with Lemon and Garlic is a delightful and satisfying dish that can be prepared in just 30 minutes. This pasta features a rich and creamy tahini sauce paired with aromatic garlic and zesty lemon, making it perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. The addition of nutrient-rich kale provides a healthy touch, while the option to top it with crispy tofu or your favorite protein adds extra flavor and texture. This versatile recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table, whether served warm or cold.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb fettuccine (or your choice of pasta)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 9 large cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cups chopped kale
- ½ cup tahini paste
- Juice and zest of ½ a lemon
- Nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, and pure maple syrup to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Reserve about 2 cups of pasta water before draining.
- In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until onions are translucent. Add chopped kale until wilted.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, nutritional yeast, tahini paste, maple syrup, lemon juice, and zest. Mix well.
- Add 1 cup of reserved pasta water to deglaze the pot. Reduce heat to low and toss in cooked fettuccine until evenly coated; add more pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like crispy tofu or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg