Hummus Pasta: Creamy, Easy, and Full of Flavor for Dinner
A delicious and creamy pasta dish made with hummus, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until the spinach wilts.
- Stir in the hummus and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add any vegetables you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hummus pasta, easy dinner, creamy pasta, vegetarian pasta