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A beautifully plated pasta dish with roasted tomato hummus sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. The pasta is twirled elegantly, and the lemon zest adds a pop of color

Baked Hummus Pasta Recipe

This roasted tomato hummus pasta is a creamy, garlicky, and flavor-packed Mediterranean-inspired dish! The hummus creates a luscious sauce, while roasted tomatoes and fresh basil add brightness. It’s easy, wholesome, and perfect for weeknights!
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 3 –4 peeled garlic cloves use more or less depending on the flavor hummus you use
  • 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 of dry pasta
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced into strips
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 5 –6 fresh basil leaves cut into strips
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large baking dish
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Strainer
  • Fork (for mashing tomatoes and garlic)

Method
 

  1. Roast the Tomatoes & Hummus: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large baking dish, toss cherry tomatoes and garlic with 1 tbsp olive oil. Make a well in the center, add hummus, and sprinkle with dried herbs and remaining olive oil. Roast for 30–40 minutes until tomatoes blister.
    Overhead shot of a large baking dish with cherry tomatoes, garlic cloves, and a dollop of hummus in the center. The tomatoes are beginning to blister, and dried herbs are sprinkled on top.
  2. Cook the Pasta: While roasting, cook pasta according to the package. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
    Action shot of pasta boiling in a pot, steam rising, with a hand holding a ladle to scoop out reserved pasta water. The kitchen setting is warm and inviting.
  3. Make the Sauce: Mash the roasted tomatoes and garlic with a fork, then stir everything into the hummus. Add reserved pasta water, sun-dried tomatoes, and nutritional yeast, stirring to combine.
    Action shot of pasta boiling in a pot, steam rising, with a hand holding a ladle to scoop out reserved pasta water. The kitchen setting is warm and inviting.
  4. Combine & Serve: Toss in cooked pasta, fresh basil, and lemon juice. Season with salt & pepper. Serve immediately!
    A beautifully plated pasta dish with roasted tomato hummus sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. The pasta is twirled elegantly, and the lemon zest adds a pop of color