Creamy Lemon Tahini Pasta (Vegan)
This incredibly rich and creamy tahini pasta recipe is SO easy to make and only requires 5 simple basic ingredients. The oil-free and dairy-free sauce is done within minutes without requiring any cooking. Perfect easy meal for busy weeknights when you crave comfort food for dinner. Also, super healthy and filled with wholesome ingredients, plus you can pair it with your favorite veggies! 100% vegan!
Servings: 4
Calories: 410kcal
Equipment
- Blender, optional
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- ½ cup tahini paste
- ½ cup plant-based milk plain and unsweetened, or more to taste
- 1 clove of garlic
- 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta al dente. Once done, you can reserve some pasta cooking water to thin out the sauce if needed. Then, drain the pasta.
- If you want to add vegetables to this dish, then also start by steaming/cooking them while the pasta is cooking. I love to thaw frozen green peas in hot water until ready to use and also roast sliced mushrooms in a pan until browned.
- Make the sauce: in a blender, add the tahini, plant-based milk, lemon juice, garlic, nutritional yeast and salt. Blend until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner consistency and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Alternatively, you can also whisk the ingredients together in a bowl (crush the garlic first).
- To serve, combine the cooked noodles with the tahini sauce and prepared vegetables, if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Using a blender creates a very smooth and almost whipped texture that's so pleasant. But, if you have a larger blender that cannot handle smaller volume like this sauce, then you can also simply combine the ingredients in a bowl (you will have to crush the garlic in this case) and whisk very well until super smooth. Or what I do often is double the recipe and keep the leftover sauce in the fridge for another meal later in the week (like drizzling over grain bowls).
- Simple roasted mushrooms with green peas pair so well with this sauce. You can also add steamed broccoli, carrot, red pepper, cauliflower or caramelized onions to this meal.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days (it stores better when the sauce is apart from the noodles). To reheat, you might have to add a splash of milk to loosen up the sauce, then reheat in the microwave.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg