How to Make Pasta With Veggies In a Tahini and Yogurt Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things more comforting than a big bowl of pasta, especially when it's paired with a creamy and flavorful sauce. This recipe for pasta with veggies in a tahini and yogurt sauce is the perfect way to satisfy your pasta cravings while also getting in a good dose of vegetables. The creamy, tangy sauce is made with a combination of tahini, yogurt, and a variety of herbs and spices, giving it a rich and complex flavor that pairs perfectly with the tender pasta and vibrant veggies. Whe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package wide egg noodles
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup yogurt, drained
  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, mix together tahini, lemon juice, and water until smooth. Add garlic, yogurt, and pepper sauce.
  • In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Saute red pepper and zucchini in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender crisp. Add tahini sauce, and heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Do not boil or overcook: this sauce curdles easily. Toss noodles with sauce.
  • Nutrition

    456 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 47mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 55mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 449mg