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Pasta for one, in just ten minutes time! This "recipe" requires NO MEASURING, just 5 ingredients, and can easily be scaled to make more servings.

Pasta for One in 10 Minutes

Salt

pasta

Butter

Parmesan (or other aged hard cheese)

Black pepper

Bring a few inches of water, and a...

Bring a few inches of water, and a generous pinch of salt, to a boil in a saucepan.

Once the water is boiling, grab a handful...

Once the water is boiling, grab a handful of long noodles about the diameter of a quarter (about 1-inch) and add it to the pot. Cook the pasta until it is flexible, but not all the way to al dente.

Place a 10" saute pan on the stove...

Place a 10" saute pan on the stove next to the pot of pasta and set the burner to medium. Add two pats of butter (2 tablespoons) and use a pasta fork to transfer the pasta to the saute pan.

Pour enough of the pasta cooking water into...

Pour enough of the pasta cooking water into the saute pan to come about halfway up the noodles (about 1/4 cup). Add a generous pinch of salt and cook the pasta, tossing occasionally, until al dente (or to your liking).

Turn off the heat and toss with enough...

Turn off the heat and toss with enough grated cheese to absorb the remaining liquid in the pan and form a creamy sauce.

Grind plenty of black pepper onto the top...

Grind plenty of black pepper onto the top of the pasta.

Taste and add more salt if needed. Transfer...

Taste and add more salt if needed. Transfer to a plate, garnish with more cheese, and enjoy!

With just 20 minutes a handful of ingredients, this creamy hummus pasta dish can be on your dinner table! Use homemade hummus for an oil-free version or grab a container of store-bought for an even quicker option. Kid and husband approved!

Easy Hummus Pasta

rotini pasta ((or pasta

pasta cooking water

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus ((or your favorite store-bought hummus))

grape tomatoes (halved (about 2 cups))

spinach leaves (chopped)

lemon

salt (or

black pepper (or

In a large pot on the stove, cook the pasta according to package directions in well-salted water. BEFORE draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside.

Transfer the cooked noodles back to the pot. Add the hummus, tomatoes, spinach, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

Add 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and stir well until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Add more pasta cooking water, if needed, to reach the desired consistency.

Taste and adjust seasoning, as needed. Add more salt, pepper, lemon, or even more hummus, as desired.

Made it tonight for dinner.  My wife and I were concerned about how the humus would work out   I’m glad we were curious enough to try!
It was super!  Tasty, enjoyable to eat, visually very attractive, and satisfying.  We did add artichoke hearts,  a great addition and some capers.   We will be making this again soon.  Thanks for a great recipe

Just made this for my husband and I - it is DELISH!! So simple and flavorful! Thank you!

good and tasty recipe.  added some thinly sliced mushrooms that I cooked first.  next time will add nooch and peas also.  thanks

I made this easy hummus pasta for lunch today and it was really, really good! Fun to make, too. I didn't feel the need to add extra salt after cooking my pasta in salted water, but that's just a preference.

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