Gosh, I sound like a grandmother. No pun intended, of course 😉
Anyhoo, before the move last week, I had a couple of chores on my to-do list that included a major craving for spaghetti and cleaning out the refrigerator. Best part of all, I only had to feed me.
One person.
So I ventured into the kitchen, peeking my head through the refrigerator for inspirations. It didn’t hurt at all, I promise.
Grabbed a meyer lemon, garlic, some italian parsley, tahini, broccoli florets, leftover vegetable broth and a sprig of fresh thyme. From the pantry, I had some sad spaghetti waiting to be utilize.
I am a sucker for anything and everything spaghetti so this is one of those perfect “one person” meal that you can whip up in no time. Or all the time.
Carbs are good, don’t judge.
Ingredients:
- 5 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp tahini oil
- 1 garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 heaping tbsp tahini
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 meyer lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth.
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
Garnish: 1 tbsp flat leaf parsley, finely chopped.
Directions:
- Cook spaghetti (al-dente) in hot boiling & salted water as per manufacturer’s instruction.
- Add broccoli florets in a colander. Drain spaghetti over broccoli florets to steam. Set aside.
- Heat a medium non-stick skillet on low. Once the pan is heated, add tahini oil.
- Sprinkle in minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Fry on very low heat until perfumed.
- Add spaghetti, steamed broccoli florets, salt, black pepper & tahini. Stir to combine.
- Increase heat to medium, drizzle some meyer lemon juice and vegetable broth. Cook for 1 minute and sprinkle some fresh thyme just before plating.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with some meyer lemon wedges and finely chopped flat leaf parsley.
Off to tackle more on my to-do lists, that unfortunately doesn’t include this easy and yummy spaghetti. Happy Cinco de Mayo & have a great weekend, friends 🙂
Anything delicious on your to-do list today? 🙂
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I can eat spaghetti every single day and never get bored of it! Next up , i have to try tahini on it 🙂
kankana recently posted..Day out in the city and Roasted Carrots with Garlic Spaghetti
Mmmmm….this flavor combination sounds wonderful! Lovely pasta dish!
Liz recently posted..Almond Grouper Meunière…French Fridays with Dorie~
Scrumptious! That is exactly the kind of dish I make at home. I am such a big fan of tahini.
Cheers,
Rosa
I love how simple and lovely this recipe is! 🙂 You’re up at 5:30? You have got to be kidding me! I have to be at work by 7:10 but I always get up at 6:30. LOL!
Margarita recently posted..Beet Green Fried Rice
Delicious spaghetti, love the flavors!
Thats an interesting combo, have never tried tahini with any thing other than hummus and shwarma.. This spaghetti dish sounds good!
Zee recently posted..Dubai Trip 2012
I have a creamy Tahini sauce recipe on my blog which is tahini with coconut milk served with pasta and broccoli! I love your idea of adding bit of tangyness to it 🙂
Looks amazing! What a fantastic combination of flavors!
Jill | Dulce Dough recently posted..Lemon Chiffon Cake with Lemon Butter Icing
Carbs rule. I love carbs more than life itself. This is a wonderful recipe Kiran. So fresh and pretty.
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Gorgeous spaghetti Kiran! Lemon spaghetti is a popular dish in our house, and I love your twist using tahini. What a great idea.
Jennifer (Delicieux) recently posted..Apple Curd & Scones
I love how simple that preparation is. I am a big fan of simple flavors…and tahini is definitely up my alley. Will surely give it a try…thanks fro sharing!
This looks so yum!
Tahini and spaghetti…that is a nice combination. Very pretty pics.
Yummy Morsel recently posted..Deep Fried Batter Balls
That broccoli looks seriously vibrant. I love it! What a yummy combination!
Cass @foodmyfriend recently posted..Purple Carrot Loaves
tahini in pasta… now thats a combo i have never tried, sounds interesting!
Deeps @ Naughty Curry recently posted..Coconut Sponge Cake
that is one gorgeous and fresh spaghetti! simple and delicious!
Richa@HobbyandMore recently posted..Pasta BlogHop: Whole Grain Fusilli with browned Mushrooms and Spinach. vegan
Kiran, I have never had tahini sauce on spaghetti. I want some of this – looks amazing!
Alyssa @ Everyday Maven recently posted..The Food Matters Project: Spicy Pico de Gallo
I could eat spagetti for every meal! I’m loving your tahini and lemon verison! Love the first picture.
Baker Street recently posted..Muffin Monday: Pesto Pine Nut and Parmesan Muffins
This sounds soooo delish! Love the freshness of lemon and tahini in pasta!!
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This is so super creative! Love it!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc recently posted..Travel Tuesday: 10 Reasons to Visit Rosemary Beach
Mmmmm, l just adore lemon pasta!! This sounds like my perfect meal!!
Katie {Epicurean Mom Blog} recently posted..Raspberry Granita
I’m one of those people that could live on spaghetti all their life!
Your spaghetti sounds so good! Love the lemon touch and the addition of the veggies. Yum!
Roxana GreenGirl { A little bit of everything} recently posted..San Diego Strawberry Muffins
I really never thought of adding tahini to spaghetti!!, Seems that we are also parallel shopping as I used tabouleh and tahini in a recipe!! Lovely shot
tania@mykitchenstories recently posted..Please come with me to Cheese night………. Prince
I love lemon pasta and have been craving it lately. But I love the idea of adding tachini to the mix. Perfect summer dish. Lovely!