How is the hummus tomato sauce prepared for this pasta?

The sauce is made by blending cooked chickpeas, chopped garlic, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, and cumin until smooth, then mixing it with crushed tomatoes.

Why are the cherry tomatoes baked separately in this recipe?

Baking the cherry tomatoes at 360 degreesF for 10 minutes intensifies their flavor and softens them before they are added to the pasta dish.

Can I use a different type of pasta instead of macaroni shells?

While macaroni shells are specified for their shape and ability to hold the sauce, you can substitute them with other small pasta shapes if preferred.

What's the best way to store any leftover Pasta With Hummus Tomato Sauce?

Leftovers of this baked pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Is it possible to make this Pasta With Hummus Tomato Sauce gluten-free?

Yes, simply substitute the regular macaroni shells with your favorite gluten-free pasta variety to make this dish suitable for a gluten-free diet.

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Pasta With Hummus Tomato Sauce
[Vegan]

Name: Pasta With Hummus Tomato Sauce [Vegan]
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups of macaroni "shells"; 1 can of crushed tomatoes; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 10 cherry tomatoes; 2 cloves of garlic; 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil; Olive oil; 1 teaspoon of salt

YC By: Yana Chistyakova

Author Bio

Comforting meat-free dinners that are varied, colorful, and delicious. Vegan food has always called my attention... Read More

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A close-up of vegan macaroni shells coated in creamy hummus tomato sauce, topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil in a white bowl.

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This pasta recipe is very simple and can get you out of trouble if you do not have a lot of time to cook. To prepare it we have prepared a delicious hummus tomato sauce with chickpeas and cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients You Need for Pasta With Hummus Tomato Sauce [Vegan]

4 cups of macaroni "shells"
1 can of crushed tomatoes
1 cup cooked chickpeas
10 cherry tomatoes
2 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 tbsp fresh chopped basil
Olive oil
1 teaspoon of salt

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How to Prepare Pasta With Hummus Tomato Sauce [Vegan]

Cook the macaroni in boiling water until soft. Drain them and place them in a deep dish or pan.
Preheat the oven to 360ºF, cut the cherry tomatoes in half and bake them for 10 minutes.
Place the chickpeas in a blender, chopped garlic, salt, lemon juice, a good squirt of oil and cumin. Crush until you get a well-mixed and smooth cream.
Add the hummus and the crushed tomatoes to the tray with the macaroni. Stir well and add cherry tomatoes and basil.
Bake the macaroni for 5-10 minutes and serve.