Creamy 5 Ingredient One Pot Hummus Pasta

Curly pasta noodles with orange hummus sauce in a bowl.

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Creamy 5 Ingredient One Pot Hummus Pasta

This creamy hummus pasta recipe is made with roasted red pepper hummus, sliced and sauteed onions, mushrooms, kale, and curly pasta noodles.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Canadian

Servings:

Calories: 560kcal

Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Cuisinart 7 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Ingredients

227 grams hummus about 1 cup, flavor of your choice
1 lb pasta I used Fusilli Corti Bucati
1 cup pasta water reserved from cooked pasta
½ large white onion chopped
3 stems kale stemmed and chopped
100 grams cremini mushrooms chopped

Instructions

Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta according to package instructions for al dente but subtract a minute or so. The pasta will cook briefly in the sauce. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of water from the pot.
Saute: In the same pot, saute the onions and mushrooms for about 5-6 minutes, or until browning and softened. Add the kale and saute another 2-3 minutes.
Pour a splash of the pasta water into the pan to deglaze it, and scrape the bottom of the pan. This incorporates all of those flavors and prevents the dish from burning.
Mix: Add the hummus to the pot and stir. Add the pasta and stir to coat the pot. Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time, stirring until you get the consistency you want for your sauce. Heat for 2-3 minutes more, stirring occasionally to heat the pasta and sauce through.
Serve: Serve hot with any optional garnishes you like, such as cheese, toasted nuts or seeds, or fresh herbs.

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Notes

Want a different flavored hummus? Use your favorite flavor, storebought or homemade.

Want extra protein? To add extra protein, try adding sauteed chicken, sauteed sausage or shrimp, crispy tofu, or beans.

Using a different pasta shape? Use whatever shape you want. I like ones with twists or small areas for the sauce to cling to.

Want to use other vegetables? Again, use whatever you like for this recipe. Skip the mushroom and use zucchini or add bell peppers, skip the kale and add spinach, use asparagus or whatever vegetables you like.

Need more? Garnish your hummus pasta with cheese, toasted nuts or seeds, or fresh herbs.

Storage: Stores in the fridge for 3-5 days like most leftovers. Heat in the microwave or in a non-stick pan with a bit of liquid, just until heated through.

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