Pasta with Tahini Sauce

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

1/2 cup tahini (not the “raw” type)
1/3 cup or more hot water
1 tablespoon or more tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon or more FRESH lemon juice
1 clove chopped garlic
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
pinch of cayenne pepper (a MUST)
olive oil (optional)
cooked pasta (spirals work best, but any will do)

Directions:

Whip the tahini and hot water with a fork until all the
lumps disappear. You can microwave for about 10 seconds until a creamy
consistency is achieved (like afredo sauce). Add tamari, lemon juice, and garlic
and blend well with fork…… and taste. It’s a bit subjective here. I don’t
like mine too lemony or too garlicky. If it’s too bland, add more tamari. If
it’s too thin/thick, add more tahini/water/olive oil. When you have the desired
flavor, add a very small pinch of cayenne pepper. I think this ingredient is a
MUST!! Then add a tablespoon of nutritional yeast and blend well again.
Heat again in microwave until hot but not simmering and pour
over HOT pasta and toss.

This is sooo yummy!!! I made this creation myself and don’t
follow a “formal” recipe for this. You can also add a
handful of frozen chopped spinach to the pasta during the
last few minutes of cooking. Enjoy!!!

Preparation time: 15 minutes