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!
Equipment
- Large baking dish
- Pot for boiling pasta
- Strainer
- Fork (for mashing tomatoes and garlic)
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Cook the Pasta: While roasting, cook pasta according to the package. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 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.
- Combine & Serve: Toss in cooked pasta, fresh basil, and lemon juice. Season with salt & pepper. Serve immediately!
