Description
This Hummus Pasta recipe is a quick, creamy, and flavorful vegan meal ready in under 20 minutes. With ingredients like hummus, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, it’s a simple, plant-based pasta dish perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Pasta of choice (fusilli, penne, linguine, or spaghetti)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup hummus
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Reserved pasta water (about 1 cup)
Instructions
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Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions. Once al dente, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
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Cook the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened and fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for another minute.
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Make the sauce: Turn off the heat and add hummus, lemon juice, and ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir to combine.
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Combine and serve: Add drained pasta to the pan with the sauce, toss well, and add more pasta water if needed to achieve the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper, then serve topped with fresh basil.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, opt for gluten-free pasta like corn, quinoa, or lentil-based pasta.
You can also use spiralized zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
Customize the sauce by swapping sun-dried tomatoes with fresh cherry tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
