Hummus Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
299 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hummus Pasta
Description
The dish begins with cooking spaghetti to al dente and reserving some pasta water. In a skillet, olive oil gently softens sliced onions and garlic, followed by quick wilting of spinach. Adding hummus, some reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and zest creates a creamy, flavorful sauce with a slightly tangy note. The pasta is then combined off heat to preserve texture and coated fully with this sauce.
The recipe highlights the balance of creamy hummus with acidity and herb freshness, while red pepper flakes add a subtle heat. Chopped basil on top enhances the freshness and aroma. The sauce's consistency can be adjusted with pasta water to achieve a smooth coating without heaviness.
This pasta works well as a main dish or a vegetarian option, with adaptable ingredients like substituting other greens such as kale. It stores well refrigerated for 3-4 days, and the sauce can be prepped ahead, which streamlines meal preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion sliced, medium
- 2 garlic sliced, cloves
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup hummus plain
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- ¼ cup basil chopped, plus more for serving, fresh
- Pinch crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and return to the pot to stay warm.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 5-7 minutes or until fragrant and they soften. Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook for 1 minute, or until is slightly wilts.
- Add the hummus, about ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, the lemon juice and lemon zest, and stir until a creamy sauce forms. Add more pasta water to thin the sauce a little at time, as desired.
- Transfer the cooked pasta to the skillet, turn off the heat and toss everything together. Top with basil and crushed red pepper.
- Serve immediately with parmesan cheese or basil, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- The hummus-based sauce can be made up to a day in advance to save time.
- Any plain hummus works, including homemade versions.
- Substitute spinach with kale or other greens if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 123mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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