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Cavatappi pasta with tahini sauce and sauteed vegetables in an oval dish

Tahini Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables

Author: Hoorah to Health
This tahini pasta is made with a light, flavorful sauce and tossed together with colorful, sautéed vegetables. It's a healthy and delicious, easy meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes!
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 371 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 8 ounces Pasta

Tahini Sauce

  • ½ cup Tahini
  • 1 cup Pasta Water reserved
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
  • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup pure
  • 2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Vegetables

  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 pint Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 1 Orange Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 Yellow Squash sliced
  • 1 crown Broccoli Florets fresh
  • ½ Red Onion sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin

Instructions
 

  • Boil the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water prior to draining the pasta.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion, pepper, broccoli, and squash for 3-4 minutes until tender. Add the tomatoes, garlic, thyme, oregano, and cumin. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, pasta water, lemon juice, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper.
  • Toss together the pasta, vegetables, and tahini sauce.

Notes

  • This recipe is very versatile! Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand. Asparagus, spinach, peas, zucchini, and mushrooms would all be great too!
  • You may substitute your favorite spices. Rosemary, sage, tarragon, and curry are other great choices!
  • Want to turn up the heat? Add a dash of cayenne or crushed red pepper.
  • Leftovers may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 6Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 322mgPotassium: 669mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1339IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 3mg