Lemony Hummus Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil heavily salted water in a large pot.
  2. 2Boil heavily salted water in a large pot.
  3. 3Boil heavily salted water in a large pot.
  4. 4Add spaghetti to the pot.
  5. 5Add spaghetti to the pot.
  6. 6Add spaghetti to the pot.
  7. 7In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic, shallot and a pinch of salt.
  8. 8In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic, shallot and a pinch of salt.
  9. 9In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic, shallot and a pinch of salt.
  10. 10Add hummus and pasta water.
  11. 11Add hummus and pasta water.
  12. 12Add hummus and pasta water.
  13. 13Stir in lemon zest and juice.
  14. 14Stir in lemon zest and juice.
  15. 15Stir in lemon zest and juice.
  16. 16Add the pasta to the pan, toss very well to coat, season with salt to taste, and toss again, adding more reserved pasta water if needed to create desired consistency.
  17. 17Add the pasta to the pan, toss very well to coat, season with salt to taste, and toss again, adding more reserved pasta water if needed to create desired consistency.
  18. 18Add the pasta to the pan, toss very well to coat, season with salt to taste, and toss again, adding more reserved pasta water if needed to create desired consistency.
  19. 19Transfer to serving bowls or plates.
  20. 20Transfer to serving bowls or plates.
  21. 21Transfer to serving bowls or plates.
  22. 22Drizzle with more olive oil, if desired, and top with the herbs and sesame seeds, if desired.
  23. 23Drizzle with more olive oil, if desired, and top with the herbs and sesame seeds, if desired.
  24. 24Drizzle with more olive oil, if desired, and top with the herbs and sesame seeds, if desired.
  25. 25Serve immediately.
  26. 26Serve immediately.
  27. 27Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 large shallot
  • 1 large shallot
  • 1 large shallot
  • 1 cup plain hummus
  • 1 cup plain hummus
  • 1 cup plain hummus
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • tender herb leaves
  • tender herb leaves
  • tender herb leaves
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • tahini
  • tahini
  • tahini
  • pasta water
  • pasta water
  • pasta water

Equipment

potskilletserving bowls or plates

Tips

  • Adding tahini gives this dish a super rich nuttiness.
  • Loosening the sauce with a little pasta water makes it incredibly silky and deeply flavorful.