Hummus Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces chickpea pasta
• 1 cup hummus
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup black olives
• 1 cup cucumber
• 0.25 cup basil
• 0.25 cup pine nuts
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon peppers

Instructions

1. 1Cook chickpea pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
2. 2While pasta cooks, whisk together hummus, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil in a bowl until smooth.
3. 3Finely mince garlic and halve cherry tomatoes.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the hummus sauce.
5. 5Add minced garlic, cherry tomatoes, spinach, sliced black olives, and diced cucumber to the bowl.
6. 6Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce and the vegetables are well distributed.
7. 7Chop fresh basil and toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over low heat until golden.
8. 8Garnish the pasta with toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
9. 9Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. 10Let the pasta sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
11. 11Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor experience.