Shawarma-Style Spaghetti with Pepperoni and Yellow Bell Pepper
Indulge in the exotic flavors of the Middle East with this innovative spaghetti dish, featuring crispy pepperoni, tender yellow bell peppers, and aromatic shawarma spices. This unique fusion of Italian and Middle Eastern cuisine will leave you craving for more. With its perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Middle Eastern
- middle eastern
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- pepperoni
- yellow bell pepper
- spaghetti
Ingredients
- 1lbspaghetti, none
- 12slicespepperoni, sliced
- 2mediumyellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/4cupolive oil, none
- 1largeonion, chopped
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 2tbspsshawarma spice mix, none
- 2tbspslemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4cuptahini, none
- 1/4cupchopped fresh parsley, chopped
- 1tspsumac, none
- to tastenonesalt, none
- to tastenoneblack pepper, none
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
25g
50% DV
20g
29% DV
40g
13% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 6g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced pepperoni and cook until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the pepperoni from the skillet and set aside.
5mmedium-high heat - 3
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
4mmedium heat - 4
Add the diced yellow bell pepper to the skillet and cook until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and shawarma spice mix.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and tahini until smooth. Add the reserved pasta water to the bowl and whisk until well combined.
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Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the onion and bell pepper mixture. Toss the spaghetti in the skillet, adding the lemon-tahini sauce and tossing until the spaghetti is well coated.
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To serve, divide the spaghetti among four plates. Top each plate with crispy pepperoni slices, chopped parsley, and a sprinkle of sumac.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
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