Name: Easy Hummus Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 16 ounces rotini pasta (or pasta of choice, gluten-free, if desired); ½-1 cup pasta cooking water; 1 cup Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (or your favorite store-bought savory hummus); 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups); 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped; Juice of 1 lemon; ½ teaspoon salt or to taste; ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

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Introduction

This Easy Hummus Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Combining rotini pasta with roasted red pepper hummus, fresh spinach, and juicy grape tomatoes makes a satisfying meal that’s both simple and delicious.

A large bowl filled with creamy rotini pasta coated in a rich orange sauce, mixed with bright red cherry tomato halves and fresh green spinach leaves. The pasta is sprinkled with coarse black pepper for texture. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface, with whole cherry tomatoes scattered nearby, a halved lemon on the left, and a white bowl full of tomatoes behind it. A striped cloth napkin and some silver forks rest to the bottom right. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

16 ounces rotini pasta (or pasta of choice, gluten-free if desired)
½–1 cup pasta cooking water
1 cup roasted red pepper hummus (or your favorite savory hummus)
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package directions in well-salted water. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and set it aside.
Step 2: Return the cooked pasta to the pot. Add the hummus, halved grape tomatoes, chopped spinach, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
Step 3: Pour in ½ cup of the reserved pasta cooking water and stir well until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth. Add more pasta cooking water as needed to achieve your preferred consistency.
Step 4: Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, lemon juice, or hummus to suit your preference.

Tips & Variations

Make sure to salt your pasta water well for the best flavor.
If you forget to reserve pasta water, substitute with vegetable broth, unsweetened almond milk, or plain water—start with ¼ cup as these are thinner than pasta water.
Choose a flavorful hummus variety to enhance the dish; roasted red pepper works especially well.
Feel free to add extra lemon juice or seasoning to suit your personal taste.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce if it has thickened.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a pot filled with creamy rotini pasta mixed with chopped spinach and halved cherry tomatoes. The sauce is smooth and light orange in color, coating the spiral pasta evenly. A wooden spatula with some sauce and greens rests inside the pot, which sits on a white marbled surface with a half lemon visible in the corner. The pasta mixture shows texture from the spinach leaves and the juicy tomatoes scattered throughout. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of pasta?

Yes, any pasta shape you prefer can be used in this recipe, including gluten-free options.

What can I use if I don’t have hummus?

If you don’t have hummus on hand, try substituting with a creamy nut butter or a smooth bean puree, but note the flavor will be different. You can also explore store-bought or homemade hummus variations for different tastes.