7In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic, shallot and a pinch of salt.
8In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic, shallot and a pinch of salt.
9In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic, shallot and a pinch of salt.
10Add hummus and pasta water.
11Add hummus and pasta water.
12Add hummus and pasta water.
13Stir in lemon zest and juice.
14Stir in lemon zest and juice.
15Stir in lemon zest and juice.
16Add 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.
17Add 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.
18Add 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.
19Transfer to serving bowls or plates.
20Transfer to serving bowls or plates.
21Transfer to serving bowls or plates.
22Drizzle with more olive oil, if desired, and top with the herbs and sesame seeds, if desired.
23Drizzle with more olive oil, if desired, and top with the herbs and sesame seeds, if desired.
24Drizzle with more olive oil, if desired, and top with the herbs and sesame seeds, if desired.
25Serve immediately.
26Serve immediately.
27Serve immediately.
Ingredients
salt
salt
salt
12 ounces spaghetti
12 ounces spaghetti
12 ounces spaghetti
0.25 cup olive oil
0.25 cup olive oil
0.25 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves
4 garlic cloves
4 garlic cloves
1 large shallot
1 large shallot
1 large shallot
1 cup plain hummus
1 cup plain hummus
1 cup plain hummus
1 lemon
1 lemon
1 lemon
tender herb leaves
tender herb leaves
tender herb leaves
sesame seeds
sesame seeds
sesame seeds
tahini
tahini
tahini
pasta water
pasta water
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.