Lemony Hummus Pasta
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dried pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup plain hummus, store-bought or homemade
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
- Grape tomatoes, cut in half, Kalamata olives, feta or Parmesan cheese, steamed broccoli, grilled chicken, chopped fresh basil leaves or parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain pasta and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium and add the garlic, shallot and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant and slightly softened, about 2 minutes, then add the hummus and ½ cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir until the hummus becomes a looser, smoother sauce. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Turn heat down to medium-low.
- Add the pasta to the pan, toss very well to coat, season with salt to taste, and toss again, adding more reserved pasta water if needed to create desired consistency. Transfer to serving bowls or plates. Top with the herbs and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.