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Creamy Hummus Pasta

  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick, creamy, and satisfying pasta dish made by tossing al dente rigatoni with sautéed mushrooms and a smooth hummus-based sauce.


Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (e.g., rigatoni)
  • 1 lb mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  •  tsp black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 heaping cup hummus
  • Pasta cooking water (reserve ~2 cups)


Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ~2 cups pasta water, drain and set pasta aside in pot.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium‑high, add mushrooms, garlic, salt & pepper. Sauté 12–15 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in hummus and ~1 cup reserved pasta water on low heat until creamy, adding more water to reach desired consistency.
  4. Turn off heat, toss in cooked pasta and stir until fully coated. Garnish with parsley and an optional drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

  • Reserve pasta water to thin the sauce and help it cling to the noodles.
  • Use classic or plain hummus for best flavor.
  • Add extra pasta water if sauce gets too thick when stirring in pasta.