One Pot Creamy Hummus Pasta

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

80 g oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped (reserve the oil)

4–6 cloves garlic, minced

30 g tomato paste

2 tsp smoked paprika (≈ 4 g)

1 tsp dried oregano (≈ 1 g)

1 tsp red pepper flakes (≈ 2 g)

450 g pasta of choice

1 liter water or broth, plus more as needed

240 g hummus

15 g fresh basil, chopped

Zest and juice of 1 large lemon

Salt to taste

Directions

In a large pot over medium-high heat, saute the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring often, until the tomato paste is evenly distributed and beginning to darken, about 3 minutes.

Pour in the dry pasta and toss with the flavored oil. Cover with the water or broth, adding slightly more if necessary to ensure that the pasta is submerged. Boil until the pasta is al dente and the water is mostly absorbed, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in the hummus until the sauce is creamy and smooth, then add lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped basil, and salt, to taste. Serve warm and enjoy.