Creamy hummus pasta

By the GetYourMacros team · 31 August 2026

A Mediterranean twist on pasta where a protein-rich chickpea cream creates a luscious sauce.

• Time 15 min
• Course First course
• Diet Vegan
• Cuisine Middle Eastern
• Allergens gluten

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 80 g Wholegrain pasta
• 150 g Canned chickpeas (drained)
• 10 g Tahini
• 20 ml Lemon juice
• Garlic to taste
• Ground cumin to taste
• Fresh parsley to taste
• Paprika to taste

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Cook the wholegrain pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, rinse and drain the chickpeas.
3. In a blender or food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin.
4. Add a ladle of the pasta cooking water and blend until you reach a smooth, creamy consistency.
5. Reserve another half ladle of cooking water before draining the pasta.
6. Toss the pasta with the chickpea cream in a pan over low heat, adding water if it's too thick.
7. Serve topped with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika for color.

Tips

• To make it even lighter, use less tahini and add an extra splash of lemon juice.
• This sauce is also great cold for a quick pasta salad to take to the office.

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