Creamy tahini pasta with broccoli

This was the surprise hit of the week. I expected heavy and cloying, but the tahini sauce turned out bright and balanced, thanks to lemon and garlic. Bonus: pasta water doubles as the sauce base, so nothing goes to waste.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook pasta in salted water. Add broccoli florets for the last 5 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.

Step 2

In the same pot, whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and pasta water into a creamy sauce.

Step 3

Return pasta and broccoli, tossing to coat.

Step 4

Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.