Description

This Easy Hummus Pasta is a quick, creamy, and flavorful dish perfect for a simple yet satisfying meal. Combining rotini pasta with roasted red pepper hummus, fresh grape tomatoes, spinach, and a hint of lemon juice, it’s a wholesome and vibrant pasta recipe that requires minimal ingredients and effort. Ideal for busy weeknights or a healthy lunch, this recipe is adaptable to gluten-free pasta and packed with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients.

Ingredients

16 ounces rotini pasta (or pasta of choice, gluten-free if desired)
½-1 cup pasta cooking water
1 cup roasted red pepper hummus (or your favorite store-bought savory hummus)
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: In a large pot on the stove, bring well-salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and set it aside for later use.
Combine Ingredients: Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the roasted red pepper hummus, halved grape tomatoes, chopped fresh spinach, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Adjust the Sauce Consistency: Pour in ½ cup of the reserved pasta cooking water and stir well. Continue mixing until the sauce is creamy and smooth, adding more pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Season to Taste: Taste the pasta and adjust the seasoning by adding additional salt, black pepper, lemon juice, or more hummus to suit your preferences.

Notes

Be sure to salt your pasta water generously for optimal flavor.
Don’t forget to save at least 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the noodles. If you forget, you can substitute with vegetable broth, unsweetened almond milk, or plain water, starting with ¼ cup and adjusting as needed.
Use a flavorful hummus variety that you enjoy; different flavors will work well in this recipe.
Adjust the seasoning to your taste by adding more lemon juice, salt, or pepper as desired.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mediterranean