Original video by @feelgoodfoodie — all credit to the creator.
Lebanese Spaghetti with Labneh and Zaatar
Tangy labneh melts into a garlicky olive oil sauce that coats every strand of spaghetti, finished with a generous shower of zaatar. Fresh mint on top keeps it bright and herby.
Ingredients
- 8 ouncesspaghetti
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 2 clovesgarlic · sliced
- 1 cuplabneh
- 2 tablespoonszaatar
- —fresh mint · for serving
Steps
- 1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Turn the heat to low, add the labneh, and whisk to combine and lightly warm it through. Add the reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce.
- 4
Transfer the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss with the sauce.
- 5
Sprinkle the zaatar on top and toss one more time. Serve with fresh mint, if desired.
Creator's notes
A tweak on the creator's Lebanese spaghetti with yogurt sauce, made with labneh and zaatar instead.
More from Feel Good Foodie
All recipes →Creamy Cucumber Salad
Crisp English cucumbers and thin slices of red onion tossed in a tangy sour cream dressing with fresh dill. It comes together in about five minutes and disappears just as fast.
Viral Mini Meatball One-Pan Pasta
Tiny, tender Parmesan meatballs simmered right into a creamy marinara pasta, all in a single skillet. It's a playful, kid-friendly dinner that comes together with almost no cleanup.
Korean Rolled Omelet (Gyeran Mari)
A pillowy layered egg roll flecked with sweet carrot, red bell pepper, and green onion, finished with a nutty hint of toasted sesame oil. Slice it into rounds for a colorful breakfast, lunchbox filler, or side dish.