Description

This One Pot Creamy Hummus Pasta is an easy and delicious vegan dish that combines tender pasta with a creamy hummus sauce, packed with fresh vegetables and bright lemon flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it is dairy-free and requires only one pot, making cleanup simple and fast.

Ingredients

Pasta and Liquids

12 ounces short pasta such as penne or fusilli
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water

Seasonings

3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Sauce and Add-ins

1 cup plain hummus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

Garnish

Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Combine ingredients: Add the pasta, vegetable broth, water, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to a large pot or deep skillet. Stir everything together to combine evenly.
Cook pasta: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 10 to 12 minutes or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Add creamy sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low. Stir in the plain hummus, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until the sauce becomes creamy and coats the pasta evenly.
Add vegetables: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and chopped spinach. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes are warmed through.
Finish and serve: Remove the pot from the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

You can use flavored hummus such as roasted garlic or lemon for added variety.
For extra vegetables, consider adding sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, or roasted red peppers.
Stir frequently while simmering to prevent the pasta from sticking to the pot.
This dish can be easily customized to your taste and vegetable preferences.