Serves 1
Directions
- 1Boil heavily salted water in a large pot.
- 2Add spaghetti to the pot.
- 3In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic, shallot and a pinch of salt.
- 4Add hummus and pasta water.
- 5Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- 6Add the pasta to the pan, toss very well to coat, season with salt to taste, and toss again, adding more reserved pasta water if needed to create desired consistency.
- 7Transfer to serving bowls or plates.
- 8Drizzle with more olive oil, if desired, and top with the herbs and sesame seeds, if desired.
- 9Serve immediately.
Ingredients
- salt
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 large shallot
- 1 cup plain hummus
- 1 lemon
- tender herb leaves
- sesame seeds
- tahini
- pasta water
Equipment
potskilletserving bowls or plates
Tips
- Adding tahini gives this dish a super rich nuttiness.
- Loosening the sauce with a little pasta water makes it incredibly silky and deeply flavorful.
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