Sesame Tahini Pasta

Sesame Tahini Pasta

from wendypolisi.com
13 min
6 servings

Looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner? This Sesame Tahini Pasta is the perfect meal! It's simple to make, and it's delicious. Plus, it's vegan-friendly.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces vermicelli (linguine, or rice noodles)
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves garlic)
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 bunches scallions (chopped)
  • For finishing: lemon zest (lemon juice, Thai fresh basil, crushed red pepper)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, and reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Transfer to a large bowl or return to the pot.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar, ginger, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Toss the tahini sauce with the pasta. Add half of the scallions and toss again.

  4. 4

    Serve warm or cold with the remaining scallions on top.

  5. 5

    Finish with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, Thai basil, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.