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20-Min Mediterranean Hummus Noodles

This 20-minute Mediterranean Hummus Noodles recipe is your new go-to for a quick, flavorful, and satisfying weeknight meal. It perfectly blends the creamy comfort of hummus with the bright, fresh taste of the Mediterranean, all without spending hours in the kitchen. Ideal for busy home cooks, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant and delicious pasta experience. You'll love how easily it comes together, proving that gourmet-tasting meals can be achieved in under half an hour.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 12 baby bell peppers
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3/4 pound thin spaghetti
  • 3/4 cup hummus
  • 1 cup pasta cooking water
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Heat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Toss the tomatoes and baby bell peppers with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the peppers until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes per side. Grill tomatoes until they just start to blister. Remove from heat. Set aside.
  3. Once the water is boiling, cook the pasta until al dente. Just before draining, reserve at least 1 cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the hummus, pesto, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Add 1 cup of the reserved pasta water and whisk until smooth. Add the hot pasta and toss well to coat. Let sit for five minutes for the sauce to thicken.
  5. Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with the blistered tomatoes and grilled peppers. Enjoy warm!

Notes

- Use a good quality plain hummus for the creamiest sauce.
- Don't skip reserving the pasta water; it's key to emulsifying the sauce.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for extra brightness.