Tahini Pasta

Step 1

Begin cooking the pasta according to the package instructions.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, add the tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper to a bowl and mix well.

Step 3

When the pasta is almost done cooking, remove 1/2 cup of the cooking water, add it to the bowl with the tahini mixture, then whisk well.

Step 4

Once the pasta is cooked and drained, pour the tahini sauce over the pasta and mix to coat the pasta evenly with sauce.

Step 5

Garnish with some chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional).

Step 6

Makes 6 servings of tahini pasta.