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.
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