Description
A delightful twist on traditional pasta, this Creamy Hummus Pasta is made with tahini-infused hummus, fresh peas, and greens, offering a lighter yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams dried pasta (whole grain or gluten-free)
- 50–100 ml pasta water
- 150 grams frozen peas (or sweet corn)
- 200 grams hummus (roasted garlic or lemon recommended)
- 50 grams fresh greens (kale, chard, or spinach)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Two minutes before the pasta is done, add the frozen peas.
- Reserve about 100 ml of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and peas.
- Return the pasta and peas to the pot and mix in the hummus and half of the reserved pasta water.
- Fold in the fresh greens and stir until wilted.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, serve immediately.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use high-quality hummus and reserve the pasta water for a creamy sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hummus pasta, vegan pasta, healthy dinner, quick meal, Mediterranean recipes
