Best Pasta With Tahini And Bell Pepper Recipes

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.

PASTA WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan, then add the sliced peppers, season with fine salt and freshly ground pepper, cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Stir frequently.
• After 15 minutes stir in the the onion and cook for a further 10 minutes. Add a touch of water if needed.
• When the onion and the peppers are done, add the olives, the balsamic vinegar and the garlic, give a good stir and cook for about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your likings, you might want to add an extra pinch of salt or more black pepper.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salty water to the boil and cook your pasta until al dente, according to the package's directions. Keep in mind to reserve some of the starchy cooking water when you drain the pasta (about ½ cup should be fine).
• Add the pasta to the pan along with a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and some of the pasta cooking water (add it gradually until needed). Addd the basil leaves and toss well until the pasta looks well coated and moist.
• Divide the pasta with peppers into 4 bowls, garnish with a few extra basil leaves and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese if you don't keep it vegan. Enjoy!

BELL PEPPERS AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 1-1/2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Add the sweet peppers; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the olives, oregano, salt and cayenne. Add water; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Drain pasta and stir into skillet. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately.,

PENNE PASTA WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers and saute for 10 minutes or until tender. Pour this vegetable mixture over cooked pasta and serve.

PASTA WITH TAHINI AND BELL PEPPER

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
• Meanwhile, cook edamame in another pot of boiling water, according to package instructions; drain, and add to pasta.
• Toss pasta and edamame with Tahini Dressing, reserved pasta water, bell pepper, and scallions. Season generously with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.