Lebanese Spaghetti with Labneh and Zaatar by @feelgoodfoodie

25 min
Easy

4 servings

🍝

340 g

Spaghetti

🫒

15 ml

Olive Oil

🧄

6 g

Garlic Cloves

🥣

240 g

Labneh

🌿

2 tbsp

Zaatar

🌱

6 g

Fresh Mint

🧂

18 g

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Slice the 2 garlic cloves and finely chop the fresh mint for serving.

    garlic
    fresh mint
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/12

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

    salt
    🍲large pot

  3. Step 3/12

    Cook the 12 oz spaghetti in the boiling water according to the package directions until al dente.

    spaghetti
    🍲large pot

  4. Step 4/12

    Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the cooked spaghetti thoroughly.

    pasta cooking water
    spaghetti
    🥛measuring cup
    🥄colander

  5. Step 5/12

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

    olive oil
    🍳large skillet

  6. Step 6/12

    Add the sliced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

    garlic
    🍳large skillet

  7. Step 7/12

    Reduce the heat to low and add 1 cup labneh to the skillet.

    labneh
    🍳large skillet

  8. Step 8/12

    Whisk the labneh until smooth and lightly warmed without boiling.

    labneh
    🍳large skillet
    🥣whisk

  9. Step 9/12

    Whisk in the reserved 1 cup pasta cooking water gradually to make a pourable creamy sauce.

    pasta cooking water
    🍳large skillet
    🥣whisk

  10. Step 10/12

    Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss until every strand is coated in labneh sauce.

    spaghetti
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs

  11. Step 11/12

    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons za'atar over the pasta and toss again to distribute the seasoning.

    za'atar
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs

  12. Step 12/12

    Divide the spaghetti among 4 servings and garnish with the fresh mint.

    fresh mint
    🥢tongs

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Oils, Dairy, Herbs, Seasonings

Ingredients

Spaghetti, Olive oil, Garlic cloves, Labneh, Zaatar, Fresh mint, Salt

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Mediterranean

Calories

445 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 16g, Carbohydrates: 63g, Fat: 15g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 220mg, Iron: 3mg, Potassium: 280mg, Sodium: 500mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 90µg, Vitamin C: 2mg, Vitamin K: 12µg, Folate: 150µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large pot, large skillet, colander, whisk, tongs, measuring cup, knife, cutting board

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Lunch, Family Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

Geographic

Lebanon, Middle East

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Silky, Tender, Chewy

Flavors

Tangy, Garlicky, Herbaceous, Nutty, Savory, Bright

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat gently with a splash of water), freezer : 30 days (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Texture of the labneh sauce may separate after thawing)