Description

This Sun-dried Tomato Tahini Pasta is a creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make vegan dish that combines the nutty richness of tahini with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic garlic and onions. Perfect for a wholesome gluten-free meal, it features a smooth sauce blended with nutritional yeast and lemon juice, served over your choice of pasta and garnished with fresh basil and extra red pepper flakes for a balanced kick.

Ingredients

Pasta

12 ounces pasta of choice (gluten free recommended)

Sauce

⅔ cup tahini (Soom Foods or 365 brand preferred)
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (not dried)
2 tablespoons oil from jar of sun-dried tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth (more as needed)
6 cloves garlic
1 large yellow onion
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Black pepper to taste

Garnish

Fresh basil (optional)
Extra red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sauté Onion: Roughly chop the yellow onion. Heat the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add Garlic: Add the garlic cloves to the pan with the onions, and continue to sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
Prepare the Sauce: Transfer the onion and garlic mixture into a blender. Add the tahini, sun-dried tomatoes, 2 cups of vegetable broth, lemon juice, salt, nutritional yeast, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more vegetable broth as needed; the sauce should be creamy but can thicken as it warms with pasta.
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and stir to combine thoroughly. Return the mixture to the pan and simmer on low heat for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve and Garnish: Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy your creamy, flavorful Sun-dried Tomato Tahini Pasta!

Notes

Tahini may thicken irregularly when mixed with liquids; add vegetable broth gradually to achieve a smooth consistency.
Depending on your preferred sauce consistency, you might have leftover sauce that works well as a dip or to add to chicken or vegetables.
For a non-vegan option, consider adding cooked chicken or parmesan cheese as a topping.
Use gluten-free pasta to keep the dish gluten free.