Crispy Quinoa Tahini Pasta | Recipes | Roland Foods

Ingredients

• 10 oz. dry, mini pasta like orzo or ditalini⁠
• 1/4 cup pasta water⁠
• 1 cup fresh spinach⁠
• 1/4 cup Roland® Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Roland® Organic Fine Tahini
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter⁠
• 3 whole shallots, finely minced⁠
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream⁠
• Juice of 1 medium lemon⁠
• 1 cup Parmesan, freshly grated⁠
• 1/2 cup Roland® Organic Tri-Color Quinoa
• 1 tablespoon Roland® Olive Oil
• Sea salt, to taste⁠
• In a large pot of water seasoned with salt, boil the pasta. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
• In a large skillet, add butter and shallots. Cook on medium heat until translucent. Then, add sun-dried tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the tomatoes
• Stir in heavy cream, tahini, and grated cheese. Simmer for additional 3-5 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened