This one pan creamy vegan red pepper pasta is easy enough for a weeknight and impressive enough to entertain your weekend guests! It comes together quickly with a ready-to-go hummus base and minimal prep add-ins like spinach and sun-dried tomatoes!

A photo of creamy red pepper pasta on a white plate. Ingredients include: fettuccine noodles, red pepper, hummust, spinach, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese.

Hummus in Pasta? Might sound weird but bear with me! Once you try it you’ll be hooked! It makes for an instant pasta and naturally creamy vegan base that also provides built in protein so you don’t have to cook up anything extra!

The sauce itself is vegan. I added feta cheese to mine but you can easily keep it completely vegan by opting for a dairy-free cheese alternative or nutritional yeast!

Vegan or not, this red pepper pasta sauce will become a go to!

Save it for a weeknight staple, or use it on the weekend for a decadent feeling meal that’s on the table in 20 minutes!

Tip: I find that having a few meal ideas on hand helps me focus on the other things requiring my attention during a busy week, so I’ve created a list of my well-balanced meal recipes for you here!

A photo of ingredients needed for Red Pepper Pasta Sauce. Ingredients include: Summer Fresh hummust, spinach, sundried tomatoes, lemon...

How to Make Creamy Red Pepper Pasta

What You’ll Need:

Pasta Noodles
Summer Fresh Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Sundried tomatoes
Spinach
Feta Cheese *swap for vegan feta or nutritional yeast to make it vegan
Lemon

I’ve partnered with my friends at Summer Fresh to create this awesome one pot recipe. I love their Canadian made hummus! It’s made with simple ingredients and no added preservatives – so it’s basically homemade without you having to lift a finger! Haha.

How to Make the Sauce

Boil the noodles, adding the spinach for the last 30 seconds of cooking to quickly wilt.
Drain, reserving ¾ -1 cup of the pasta boiling water
Add the hummus directly to the pot with the drained pasta & spinach and add the water back in, starting with ¾ cup and adding more as needed
Stir in cheese or choice and sun dried tomatoes
Serve and top with red pepper flakes & fresh herbs!

That. Is. It!

Recipe Swaps & Customizations

Hummus: I used roasted red pepper hummus for this one but it would also be delicious with another flavor like garlic, or spicy hummus!
Vegetables: Other veggies that would work well in this pasta are zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms and tomato
To make it Vegan: Skip the feta altogether or sub it for a dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast
To make it Gluten Free: Opt for a gluten-free noodle
Add Extra Protein: If you’d like an extra protein boost this would be delicious with grilled chicken, fish or prawns!

Nutrition Benefits of Hummus Pasta

Hummus

Packed with protein which plays a structural role in our body such as in muscle and bone, regulates enzymes and hormones, as well as provides us with energy
High in insoluble fiber, a fiber known to keep your intestinal tract healthy by providing energy to your intestinal cells
Low glycemic index (glycemic index is a scale which measures how much a food increases blood sugars)

Red Peppers

Rich in vitamin A, important for eye, immune and skin health. Vitamin A also acts as an antioxidant (prevents damage to cells and tissues)
Excellent source of antioxidant vitamin C, essential for immune health and in helping to improve the absorption of other nutrients such as iron and copper

Meal Prep Tips for Red Pepper Hummus Pasta

You know I’m a big fan of Meal Prep! Prepping a few core staples at the beginning of the week makes meal times a breeze! The ingredients below can be prepped ahead of time so they’re ready to throw into different meals throughout the week!

We’re all looking to get more wholesome meals on the table, so in addition to this recipe, I have a list of 15+ others to help you get well balanced meals on the table.

Prep Ahead Ingredients:

Veggies: Prep ahead of time to help this meal form together even more quickly! I’d suggest prepping extra for another meal like Fajitas or a stir-Fry later in the week!
Pasta: Prep and toss with olive oil so the noodles don’t stick. Store in the fridge for up to days

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