SPAGHETTI WITH TAHINI SAUCE

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A twist on a classic, this vegan recipe uses tahini to increase the protein and add a nice mellowing nutty flavor to spaghetti sauce. It's really easy to make and very yummy. I like to make a batch for the week and take it for lunch; keeps well for several days in the fridge. I also use whatever pasta I have, and try to keep the whole-grain or sprouted varieties to increase the nutritional value even more. The ingredients reported here are direct from the book; I use 3 TBSP Tahnini and 6 oz Tomato paste, to make it slightly less nutty and more tomato-y. I got this recipe from the book "Vegan Cooking for Everyone" by Leah Leneman.

Provided by susaneitelman

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb whole-wheat spaghetti
2 onions
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons tahini (adjust to taste)
4 tablespoons tomato paste (adjust to taste)
1 1/2-2 cups water
2 teaspoons yeast extract (optional)
freshly ground black pepper, as required

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the spaghetti.
  • 2. Meanwhile, chop the onions and fry them in the oil in a saucepan for a few minutes until lightly browned.
  • 3. Add the tahini and tomato paste and then the water (start with the smaller quantity and if the sauce is too thick, add the rest). Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in the yeast extract and add pepper to taste. Simmer, uncovered, for a few minutes.
  • 4. When the spaghetti is tender, drain it and pour the sauce over it.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 144.2, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 11.3

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