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Lemon Pasta Recipe

Tangy, lemony pasta that makes a fast and easy dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 559kcal

6 oz. whole wheat pasta (or gluten-free if needed)
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. garlic granules
1 medium lemon (zest and juice)
2 tbsp. tahini
3 tbsp. nutritional yeast
½ cup pasta water (add slowly. You may not need it all, or you may need more. Depends on your pasta)
salt and pepper (to taste)
fresh parsley (or basil - for garnish)

Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Return the drained pasta to the pot.
In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, and ¼ cup pasta water until creamy. Add more water as needed to loosen.
Pour the lemon sauce over the pasta, and toss until well-coated. Adjust with extra pasta water for creaminess.
Add salt and pepper to your liking and sprinkle in fresh herbs, or add them to your plate after plating. Serve with a side salad and some crunchy, whole wheat garlic bread.

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.