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Labneh Pasta with Zaatar Oil

Labneh Pasta with Zaatar Oil
(silky pasta, tangy labneh, and a sprinkle of Zaatar magic) Pasta Shape: penne / fusilli / spaghetti *Prep Time: 10 minutes *Cook Time: 15 minutes *Total Time: 25 minutes *Difficulty: Easy *Servings: 2–3 people *Best Season: All year, but especially great in *spring and summer* for a light, fresh meal  

Ingredients

For the pasta: 250g pasta (penne / fusilli / spaghetti) 1 cup labneh 2 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced ½ lemon (juice + a bit of zest) Salt & black pepper 2 tbsp pasta water (important to loosen the sauce)   For the zaatar oil: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp zaatar Pinch of chili flakes (optional) ½ tsp sesame seeds (optional but great)   Toppings (optional but recommended): Cherry tomatoes Fresh parsley Toasted pine nuts or almonds Extra zaatar  

Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the pasta
  • Boil in salted water until al dente.
  • Keep 2 tbsp pasta water before draining.
2️⃣ Prepare the labneh sauce In a bowl, mix:
  • Labneh
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic
  • Lemon juice + zest
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 1–2 tbsp of the hot pasta water
Mix until creamy and silky.   3️⃣ Make the zaatar oil In a small pan (low heat):
  • Add olive oil
  • Add zaatar, sesame, and chili flakes
  • Stir for 30 seconds only — don’t burn it.
  • It should become fragrant and green-golden.
4️⃣ Combine
  • Add the cooked pasta to the labneh sauce and toss until fully coated.
  • Drizzle the warm zaatar oil over the top.
5️⃣ Serve Top with: parsley cherry tomatoes toasted nuts extra zaatar   Indulge, enjoy, and let the flavors linger
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Read it online: https://pastaregina.com/recipes/labneh-pasta-with-zaatar-oil/