Brussels Sprout Spaghetti

Steamed Brussels sprouts and spaghetti are covered in a homemade sauce made with tahini paste in this quick and easy weeknight dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 33 mins
• Total Time: 48 mins
• Calories: 515 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound Brussels sprouts
• ½ (8 ounce) package spaghetti
• 3 tablespoons tahini paste
• 2 teaspoons capers (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts, cover, and steam until fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving the hot water.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in lemon juice; add tahini paste. Stir in reserved hot water until mixture is the consistency of sauce.

Step 4

Stir Brussels sprouts, spaghetti, and capers into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.