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Recipe by:

Sara Crocker

Easy Creamy Hummus Pasta for Fall

Creamy Hummus Pasta is a simple, delicious dish that combines pasta with creamy hummus, fresh spinach, and cherry tomatoes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 ounces pasta, whole wheat penne
Group: Hummus Ingredients
  • 1 cup hummus, roasted garlic flavor
Group: Vegetable Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Group: Seasoning and Oil Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Group: Garnish Ingredients
  • fresh basil for garnish
  • lemon wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • Pot For cooking pasta
  • Skillet For sautéing vegetables
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  2. In the same pot, stir in the hummus along with the reserved pasta water, starting with ¼ cup.
  3. In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the spinach for 2-3 minutes until wilted, then add cherry tomatoes and garlic powder, cooking until tomatoes soften.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, mixing well with the vegetables. Adjust the texture with more pasta water if needed, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Plate the creamy hummus pasta and top with fresh basil and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Notes

Ensure to taste and adjust the seasonings as different hummus brands vary in salt content. Enjoy your meal prep for the holiday season!