Description
This One Pot Creamy Hummus Pasta is a delicious, easy-to-make Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines tender pasta with a rich, creamy hummus sauce. It’s made all in one pot for minimal cleanup and features fresh spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of lemon zest for bright flavor. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying vegetarian or vegan meal option.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta such as penne or rotini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup hummus (any flavor)
- 1/2 cup milk or unsweetened nondairy milk
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and garlic: In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant to release the flavors.
- Add pasta and broth: Add the pasta to the pot along with the vegetable broth. Stir to coat the pasta with the liquid.
- Cook the pasta: Cover the pot and cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is nearly tender and has absorbed most of the broth.
- Incorporate hummus and milk: Stir in the hummus and milk until the sauce becomes creamy and evenly coats the pasta.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Mix in the cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
- Simmer gently: Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts and the pasta is coated in a smooth sauce.
- Finish with cheese or yeast: Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast to add richness and flavor.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the pasta and adjust the salt or pepper as desired. Serve warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Use roasted red pepper or garlic-flavored hummus for extra depth of flavor.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of broth or milk to loosen it.
- This pasta reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast to make this dish fully vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Inspired
