NOODLES WITH TAHINI YOGURT SAUCE

NOODLES WITH TAHINI YOGURT SAUCE image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Tablespoons tahini
Strained juice of 1 lemon
1 cup water
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 cup drained yogurt (see below)
Dash hot sauce
1 pound noodles or spaghetti squash
2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
1//4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley or herb combo

Steps:

1) In food processor, beat together the tahini, lemon juice and water until smooth and creamy Add garlic, yogurt and hot sauce. Pulse until creamy and frothy 2) Prepare noodles or squash. Toss with olive oil 3)Heat tahini yogurt mixture for 2 - 4 minutes, just to warm through 4)Pour over noodles Combine with parsley DRAINING YOGURT Use whole milk yogurt. Non fat works but the texture is a little chalky. Place yogurt in colander lined with cheesecloth. After an hour it will have the consistency of light whipped cream. This is about right for use in salads Within several hours, yogurt will lose almost half its volume and acquire the consistency of sour cream. This is perfect for dips, sauces, soups and thickening vegetable purees