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    Creamy Tahini Pasta

    Published: Oct 27, 2021 · Modified: May 11, 2022 by The Curry Mommy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    If you love tahini and are looking for ways to use it in recipes, then you need to give this Creamy Tahini Pasta a try! My lemon tahini sauce is turned into a creamy sauce and then tossed with pasta and spices. And this is ready in 30 minutes!!!

    tahini pasta in a bowl with parsley and red chili flakes on top

    Weeknight Meal: Easy to make and pairs well with grilled chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms!

    This recipe was inspired by my delicious tahini dipping sauce and pairs well with my amazing boneless tandoori chicken recipe.


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    • Ingredients Needed
    • How to make tahini pasta sauce
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Expert Tips
    • More Pasta Recipes You'll Love
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    • FAQ
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    Ingredients Needed

    ingredients for tahini pasta on a table
    • tahini - I like to buy an organic version and store it in the refrigerator after opening.
    • cream - can substitute with milk
    • parsley - dried or fresh will work
    • bouillon - use vegetable bouillon or chicken bouillon

    See the recipe card for quantities and instructions.


    How to make tahini pasta sauce

    Cook the pasta in water. I do not like to add salt to the water for this recipe.

    In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gather the ingredients for the tahini pasta sauce and use an immersion blender or whisk to combine it well. Then heat the pot on low heat until the sauce is hot but not boiling. Alternatively, use a microwave.

    tahini pasta sauce in a bowl

    Drain the pasta and place it back into the same pot. Combine the tahini sauce and pasta together. Feel free to add more water to make the sauce creamier.

    spaghetti in a pot with a spoon ful of mediterranean sauce
    pasta mixed with tahini

    Add a generous amount of good-tasting olive oil. I like Burroughs Family Farms olive oil.

    burroughs farm olive oil in a bottle

    Finally, do a taste test and add salt accordingly. Enjoy the pasta with an herb sauce with grilled chicken, shrimp, or veggies.

    tahini pasta

    Substitutions

    • Cream- use whole milk instead of cream or substitute it with water for a dairy free version.
    • Bouillon - can use broth instead of water in the recipe, but the flavors will be more subtle.

    Variations

    • Gluten Free - use brown rice pasta spaghetti instead. Give these brown rice pasta spaghetti a try! They are my favorite.
    • Deluxe - add boneless tandoori chicken to the top of this recipe. It goes well together.

    Storage

    The pasta sauce can be refrigerated for a few days at a time.

    The entire tahini pasta recipe does not refrigerate well. The sauce will thicken. and leave you with oily pasta after being reheated. However, the flavors will still be there.


    Expert Tips

    • I recommend trying this recipe only if you love tahini! My husband does not like tahini so this was not his favorite dish.
    • Add extra spice! Crushed red pepper flakes are a must-have.
    • Be sure to use cream for a creamy sauce.

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    📖 Recipe

    tahini pasta in a bowl with parsley and red chili flakes on top

    Creamy Tahini Pasta

    The Curry Mommy
    This delicious greek inspired pasta recipe comes together in a matter of minutes and is perfect for tahini + pasta lovers.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 490 kcal

    Equipment

    • whisk - to make pasta sauce
    • sauce pan - to make pasta sauce
    • bowl - to make pasta sauce
    • large pot - to boil and cook pasta in
    • serving spoon

    Ingredients
      

    Tahini Pasta Sauce Ingredients

    • 1 cup tahini
    • 1 cup water
    • ½ cup cream
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ tsp lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon parsley (dried or fresh)
    • 1 large garlic clove, grated
    • 1 bouillon cube (about 1 tsp)
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • salt
    • crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

    Pasta

    • water for boiling
    • 12 oz uncooked pasta (spaghetti preferred)

    Instructions
     

    Tahini Pasta Sauce

    • Place all of the ingredients in sauce pan.
    • Whisk the ingredients together. Use an immersion blender to get the best results without much effort.
    • Now, place the sauce pan on low heat and cook the sauce until it is hot, but not boiling.

    Pasta

    • Heat a pot with a generous amount of water. I do not add salt to the pasta for this recipe
    • Cook the spaghetti until your desired texture has been reached and drain the pasta.
    • Place the pasta back into the hot pot and gently pour in the tahini sauce.
    • Toss the pasta and sauce together. Add water if it is needed to reach an even more creamy sauce.
    • Taste test and add salt accordingly.
    • Serve with crushed red pepper flakes on top.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 105gCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 14gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gCalcium: 11mgIron: 26mg
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    FAQ

    What can I substitute for Tahini paste in a recipe?

    Nothing really tastes the same as tahini, but if you are okay with altered flavors then use cashew butter instead.

    Is tahini good on pasta?

    Yes! When turned into a creamy sauce it tastes great mixed with pasta, lemon, and spices.

    What recipes use tahini?

    Hummus, tahini pasta, tahini dressing, salad dressings, etc.

    Is tahini vegan?

    Yes. It is made with sesame seeds.

    Is tahini gluten-free?

    Yes! Tahini includes sesame seeds and that is it.

    Is tahini keto?

    Yes! Tahini is keto-approved and can be used as a dressing, dipping sauce, or marinade.


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