Tahinipasta Recipes

EASY HOMEMADE TAHINI PASTE RECIPE

Steps:

• Add sesame seeds to a wide dry pan and toast them on medium-low heat until they are slightly browned, fragrant and crisp (3-5 minutes). Stir continuously while toasting.
• Do not over-toast the seeds otherwise, the tahini will become darker in color.
• Tip - It is important to toast the seeds on low heat to ensure they are toasted from inside ensuring maximum flavor.
• Transfer the toasted seeds to a baking sheet or large plate and cool completely.
• Add the toasted sesame seeds to the bowl of a small food processor and process to make a crumbly paste (40-60 seconds).
• Add oil and process for 2 to 3 minutes, stopping to scrape the bottom and sides of the food processor a few times.
• Check the tahini's consistency. It should be smooth, not gritty, and should be pourable. You may need to process for another minute or add a few additional tablespoons of oil.
• Store the tahini in a clean and dry glass jar for up to a month in the refrigerator.

NO-TAHINI HUMMUS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a food processor , blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
• Serve immediately with your favorite accompaniments.

TAHINI PASTA

Steps:

• Begin cooking the pasta according to the package instructions.
• While the pasta is cooking, add the tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper to a bowl and mix well.
• 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.
• Once the pasta is cooked and drained, pour the tahini sauce over the pasta and mix to coat the pasta evenly with sauce.
• Garnish with some chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional).
• Makes 6 servings of tahini pasta.

TAHINI PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta to al dente. Drain well.
• Reduce heat to low and add the tomato juice, tahini, Bragg's, vinegar and garlic if using. Mix well and partially cover for a minute, to let everything heat up.
• The serving is very important: Scoop onto a plate, and drizzle a little vinaigrette on the pasta. Then heap salad on top of the pasta and add more vinaigrette.
• Shamelessly devour!
• Note on vinaigrettes: the classic with this pasta is recipe#156751, and if you use it, be sure to put the garlic in the dressing! This garlickyness is so important! Another tasty option is recipe#191758.

TAHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread sesame seeds onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until seeds are fragrant, stirring every few minutes, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Transfer toasted seeds to a blender and add olive oil. Blend until completely smooth, adding additional oil if needed. Refrigerate in a sealed container.