# Hummus Pasta

A unique pasta dish ranked by The New York Times, featuring bucatini tossed in a smooth hummus sauce brightened with lemon.

- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Salt
- 12 oz bucatini
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 large shallot
- 1 cup plain hummus
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced

## Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and add garlic, shallot, and a pinch of salt, cooking and stirring until fragrant and slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the hummus and ½ cup reserved pasta water until the mixture becomes a loose, smooth sauce, then add lemon zest and juice.
4. Turn heat to medium-low, add the cooked pasta, and toss well to coat, seasoning with salt to taste and adding more pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
5. Transfer to serving bowls, drizzle with more olive oil if desired, and top with fresh herbs and sesame seeds before serving immediately.

## Equipment

- large pot
- large skillet

## Tips

- Remember to save pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt to taste and add more pasta water as needed for desired consistency.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1494837178664781/?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ad73c1f8-ec5f-4973-b62c-d7fa6ec3caca
- Extracted: 2026-04-06

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