Tahini Pasta

Name: Tahini Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz whole wheat pasta (reserved ½ cup water from cooking); 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ¾ cup tahini; ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 3 tbsp nutritional yeast; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp pepper; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 onion (finely diced); 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves (shredded)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

This creamy tahini pasta is what I make when I want a quick and satisfying dinner. The nutty tahini blends with garlic, lemon, and olive oil to create a rich sauce that coats every piece of pasta. I make this delicious meal in just 35 minutes, and it is naturally vegan too!

Updated at: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:33:09 GMT