Creamy Tahini Pasta

Serves: 5 - 6

Ingredients	Qty	Prep
Pasta	1 lb	cooked
Onion	1 large/1lb	chopped
Mushroom	1lb	sliced
Garlic	6 medium	grated
Milk	1.5 cups
Parmesan cheese	1/2 cup	grated
Bouillon paste	1.5 tsp
Dried thyme	1 tsp
Soy sauce	2 tbsp + 2 tbsp
Maida	2 tbsp
Tahini	2 tbsp
Smoked paprika	1 tsp
Mustard	1/2 tsp
Turmeric	1/4 tsp
Chili powder	to taste
Lemon juice	to taste
Black pepper	to taste	ground
Bread crumbs	garnish	optional

 

Method:

• Boil pasta in salted water, reserve the pasta water
• In a big pot, fry mushrooms in oil till all the water evaporates and they start to brown
• Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and fry for 3-4 min
• Add the chopped onions and cook for 5 min till they're soft
• Mix bouillon paste and maida in 1/2 cup water and set aside
• Add grated garlic and thyme to the pot and stir for a minute
• Add the broth + flour water to the pot and stir till it starts to thicken
• Reduce heat and add 1 cup pasta water, milk, tahini, soy sauce, smoked paprika, turmeric, chili powder, and pepper. Mix to combine and simmer for 8-10 min
• Optionally fry bread crumbs in a little olive oil till brown
• Add mustard, lemon juice, and adjust salt to taste
• Garnish with toasted breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, and fresh cracked pepper