Hummus Pasta

Step 1

Put a large pot of water to boil, season it with salt, and add the pasta. When the pasta is cooked al dente, reserve two cups of pasta water, drain the pasta, and toss it in the pan with the sauce.Tip: start cooking the pasta when you are 10 minutes in with the mushrooms.

Step 2

Clean and chop the mushrooms into ⅙ or 4mm thin slices.

Step 3

Warm up the olive oil in a large skillet, then add the mushrooms. Season them with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Cook mushrooms on medium-high heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned.The mushrooms will first release water.

Step 5

Keep cooking them until the water is gone and they get some brown color; then add grated garlic and chopped parsley, stir and cook for one more minute until you smell the garlic aroma.

Step 6

Add the hummus and one cup of reserved pasta water.

Step 7

Stir and cook on low heat until the hummus gets creamy. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.

Step 8

Turn the heat off, toss in the cooked pasta, and stir it until fully coated in the sauce.If the sauce is too thick, add more pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.

Step 9

Serve with freshly cracked pepper, parsley, and a drizzle of good quality extra virgin olive oil.You can also sprinkle it with a tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan.