Description
This One Pot Creamy Hummus Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of hummus, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs for a creamy and satisfying meal. With just one pot and minimal cleanup, this recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)
Creamy Hummus Sauce:
- 1 cup plain hummus
Broth:
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large deep skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté Garlic: Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta, broth, cherry tomatoes, smoked paprika, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed (about 12-15 minutes).
- Add Hummus: Remove from heat and stir in hummus until pasta is creamy and well coated.
- Finish Dish: Add baby spinach and fresh parsley, stirring until spinach wilts. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve: Serve immediately with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use your favorite flavored hummus for variations (roasted red pepper or garlic work well).
- This recipe is great for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
- For a vegan version, omit Parmesan or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
