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Hummus Pasta

20-minute creamy vegan hummus pasta with spinach, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes is a simple and satisfying, high-protein, meat-free meal for busy weeknights!
Course lunch, Main Course, Pasta, Sauce
Cuisine worldwide
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author Michaela Vais

Ingredients

For the Pasta:

  • 10.6 oz dry (300 g) pasta (gluten-free if needed)

For the Sauce:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small/medium onion color of choice
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced or crushed
  • 1 heaped 1/2 cup (50 g) sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup (240 g) hummus (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240 ml) pasta water reserved before draining the pasta
  • 1 cup fresh (30 g) baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup fresh (10 g) basil chopped
  • Salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin to taste (see notes)

Optional For Serving:

Instructions

  • You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.
    First, cook the pasta according to its package instructions (usually minus 1-2 minutes for al dente pasta), then drain it, reserving one cup of the pasta cooking water.
    cooking spaghetti in pot
  • Meanwhile, soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 5-10 minutes, then drain and chop them into small pieces. Then, peel and finely dice the onion and mince/crush the garlic.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for a few more minutes, then stir in the garlic to sauté for a minute.
    onion and sun-dried tomatoes in skillet
  • Reduce the heat to low, stir in the hummus, lemon juice, and half a cup of the reserved pasta water.
    hummus and sun-dried tomatoes in skillet
  • Stir in the spinach, basil, and seasonings (added to taste). Remove it from the heat.
    spinach and basil in creamy sauce in skillet
  • Finally, stir the pasta into the sauce and, optionally, add more pasta water until you reach your desired consistency. Garnish with vegan Parmesan or nutritional yeast, and enjoy!
    adding spaghetti to creamy sauce in skillet

Notes

  • Use high-quality hummus: When possible, I love to make my own. Otherwise, use good quality store-bought hummus, as it’s the dominant flavor of this dish.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: To prevent it from becoming soggy when combined with the hummus sauce.
  • To adjust the consistency: Adjust how much pasta water you add to the sauce.
  • Season to taste: Every hummus tastes slightly different, so adjust the seasonings/lemon juice accordingly. I used between ¼-½ tsp each.
Nutrition Facts
Hummus Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
435
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
10
%
Sodium
 
289
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
744
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
69
g
23
%
Fiber
 
8
g
32
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
7127
IU
143
%
Vitamin C
 
25
mg
30
%
Calcium
 
154
mg
15
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.