🍋🌱 Vegan Hummus Pasta with Lemon & Spinach

If you’re looking for a light, refreshing, and flavor-packed summer meal, this Vegan Hummus Pasta with Lemon and Spinach is the perfect choice. Creamy hummus replaces traditional dairy-based sauces, while fresh lemon juice and tender spinach add brightness and balance to every bite.

✨ Easy to make, budget-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes, this plant-based pasta is ideal for a quick lunch or satisfying dinner.

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 4

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Pasta

* 14 oz (400 g) fettuccine, linguine, or your favorite pasta

* Water for boiling

* 1 tsp salt

For the Creamy Hummus Sauce

* 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained

* ⅓ cup hummus

* 2 tbsp olive oil

* 3 garlic cloves, minced

* Juice of 1 large lemon

* Zest of 1 lemon

* ½ cup reserved pasta water

* ½ tsp black pepper

* Salt to taste

* ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Add-Ins

* 2 cups fresh spinach

* ½ cup chickpeas for garnish

For Serving

* Extra lemon zest

* Red pepper flakes

* Fresh parsley or cilantro

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions.

Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Sauce

In a blender or food processor, combine the chickpeas, hummus, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, black pepper, and salt.

Gradually add the reserved pasta water and blend until smooth and creamy.

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3️⃣ Cook the Spinach

Heat a small amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly wilted.

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4️⃣ Combine Everything

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet.

Pour the hummus sauce over the pasta and toss until evenly coated.

Add the whole chickpeas and gently stir to combine.

If needed, add a little more pasta water to achieve a silky consistency.

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5️⃣ Serve

Transfer the pasta to serving bowls.

Garnish with lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and fresh herbs.

Serve warm and enjoy.

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💡 Pro Tips

✔️ Use a smooth, high-quality hummus for the creamiest sauce.

✔️ Fresh lemon zest adds a bright, summery flavor that makes the dish shine.

✔️ Reserved pasta water helps create a silky, restaurant-style sauce.

✔️ Add cherry tomatoes or avocado for extra freshness.

✔️ Avoid overcooking the spinach to keep its vibrant color and texture.

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😍 The Result

A creamy, comforting, and refreshing vegan pasta loaded with citrusy flavor, wholesome chickpeas, and tender spinach. It’s healthy, satisfying, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired goodness.