Hummus Pasta

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Switch up your pasta routine by using your favourite hummus as a sauce. You’ll be amazed at how well the two go together

Hummus Pasta

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

2

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

12

MINUTES

CUISINE

Irish

COURSE

Main

Method

  1. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  2. Return the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the same pot and stir in the remaining ingredients. Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or cold.

Ingredients

  • 500g package your favourite pasta
  • 1 pack of your favourite hummus

  • 1 jar chopped sun-dried tomatoes

  • 200g sliced kalamata olives

  • 3 tbsp minced fresh basil

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • Optional additions and swaps:

  • Add 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes in step 2

  • Swap the fresh basil for 2 teaspoons dried basil

  • For a more acidic taste, add an extra 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method

  1. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  2. Return the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the same pot and stir in the remaining ingredients. Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or cold.

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