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Baked Hummus Pasta Recipe

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Baked Hummus Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish featuring roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic combined with hummus and Italian herbs. The flavors mingle beautifully in the oven to create a thick, rich sauce that’s tossed with perfectly cooked pasta and brightened with fresh basil and lemon juice. This easy baked pasta recipe is a healthy and flavorful twist on classic tomato pasta, enhanced with the plant-based goodness of hummus and nutritional yeast.

Ingredients

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Produce

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 3–4 peeled garlic cloves
  • 5–6 fresh basil leaves, cut into strips
  • Juice of half a lemon

Pantry

  • 1 cup hummus
  • 1/2 tsp dry basil
  • 1/2 tsp dry oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dry rosemary
  • 2–3 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz dry pasta
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced into strips
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, peeled garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss everything together until the tomatoes and garlic are well coated.
  2. Add Hummus and Herbs: Create a well in the center of the baking dish and spoon in the hummus. Sprinkle the dry basil, oregano, and rosemary evenly over the hummus, then drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
  3. Bake the Mixture: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and juicy, releasing their flavorful juices.
  4. Cook the Pasta: While the hummus and tomatoes bake, cook the dry pasta according to the package instructions in salted water. Be sure to reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  5. Mash Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic: Once baked, use a fork to carefully mash the roasted tomatoes and garlic in the dish to release their juices and create a thicker sauce. Stir these mashed ingredients into the hummus to combine well.
  6. Create the Sauce: Add the reserved pasta water, sun-dried tomatoes, and nutritional yeast into the baking dish. Stir thoroughly to develop a creamy, flavorful sauce.
  7. Toss Pasta and Finish: Add the drained pasta, fresh basil strips, and a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve: Serve immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can adjust the number of garlic cloves depending on your preference or the flavor profile of the hummus used.
  • Reserve pasta water is key to achieving a silky sauce — don’t skip this step.
  • Using nutritional yeast provides a cheesy, savory flavor, perfect for a vegan-friendly dish.
  • Feel free to substitute dry herbs with fresh if preferred; just double the quantity.
  • Serve the pasta with a side of crusty bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.

Keywords: baked hummus pasta, roasted tomato pasta, vegan pasta recipe, hummus sauce, healthy pasta, Mediterranean pasta, plant-based pasta

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