Description
This One Pot Creamy Hummus Pasta is a simple and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired vegan dish that combines tender pasta with a rich, creamy hummus sauce, fresh lemon, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for a quick, healthy weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
Sauce & Flavorings
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Vegetables & Garnish
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta to the pot and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally, until al dente and most of the broth is absorbed, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Create Creamy Sauce: Stir in hummus, lemon juice, and lemon zest until the sauce is smooth and creamy, coating the pasta evenly.
- Add Vegetables: Mix in cherry tomatoes and baby spinach, cooking for 2-3 minutes more until the tomatoes soften and spinach wilts.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Serve warm topped with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use roasted garlic or red pepper hummus to enhance flavor depth.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas to increase protein content.
- If the sauce thickens too much, loosen with a splash of vegetable broth or reserved pasta water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
