Hummus Pasta with Lemon and Arugula
Lemon juice and hummus come together to create a smooth and creamy pasta sauce in this simple but flavorful recipe.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 326kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti or pasta of choice
- ¾ cup reserved pasta water as needed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 cups fresh spinach or arugula
- 1 pint (8-10 ounces) cherry or grape tomatoes sliced in half lengthwise
- ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon za'atar seasoning optional
- ¾ cup garlic hummus see note #1
- ¼ cup lemon juice ~2 small or 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest full small lemon or ½ large lemon
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of well-salted water. Reserve at least ¾ cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat a medium pot or skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil. Once hot, add the spinach, tomatoes, and salt. Cook until the spinach is wilted and the cherry tomatoes are broken down, stirring occasionally, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the za'atar seasoning. Toast for 30 seconds to bloom the spices, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the hummus, lemon juice, ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water, lemon zest, and freshly ground pepper. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, adding extra pasta water as needed to thin the sauce. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Hummus: Any kind of hummus works! Roasted red pepper and olive are other great options. If using plain hummus, I recommend sauteing a couple cloves of garlic with the spinach and tomatoes.
- Leftovers: Keep leftovers refrigerated in a closed container for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove over medium-low heat. Add a splash of vegetable broth as needed to thin the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3851IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 6mg