This 15-minute, plant-based One Pot Creamy Pesto Hummus Pasta is probably going to be your new all-time favorite pasta dish. I know that’s a lofty claim, but I’ve made a lot of pasta dishes over the years, and this one is up there with my all-time favorites. It’s so creamy, flavorful, easy, and I love that it’s an easy way to sneak in broccoli. Get 20+ Healthy Pasta Recipes here!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Creamy Pasta: I’ve always loved hummus pasta and pesto pasta separately but combining the two creates the most insane, creamy, flavorful pasta dish you’re going to love. This dish is completely plant-based.
- Super Easy: There’s nothing easier than boiling pasta (and cooking the broccoli right in with it), straining and then mixing in some sauce. This is like a 3 step recipe, max!
- One Pot: This entire dish is made in one pot because I cook the broccoli in the same pot while the pasta cooks towards the end. Minimal mess!
- 15 Minute Dinner: Dinner will be ready in just 15 minutes when you make this dish. All you need to do is boil the noodles, along with the broccoli, then strain and add in your sauce!
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Notes on Ingredients
- Pasta: You can use any shape and variety of noodle for this dish. I used organic wheat radiatori. To make this dish gluten-free, use your favorite gluten-free noodles. Get more pasta recipes here!
- Broccoli: You’ll need to microchop very finely 1 head of broccoli. You can use frozen broccoli florets, just keep in mind they’ll be bigger in the pasta dish.
- Hummus: For hummus, I prefer using homemade hummus but store-bought is fine too and will save time. Look for one made with extra virgin olive oil if possible. Try my OG Hummus Pasta next!
- Pesto: Once again, I love to use my homemade vegan pesto in this, but if you want to use store-bought, my favorite brand is Gotham Greens.
- Almond Milk: Be sure to use 100% plain, unsweetened almond milk.
- Nutritional Yeast: Adds a rich, cheesiness to the dish without needing any dairy.
- Garnishes: Some optional garnish additions I love adding are fresh basil, cracked black pepper, grated vegan parmesan, or fresh lemon.
Please take note that this is important information about the ingredients used in this recipe and the FULL recipe with measurements and details can be found DOWN BELOW in the recipe card.
How do you make One Pot Creamy Pesto Hummus Pasta?
- Boil pasta in a large pot, according to package instructions.
- In the final 2 minutes of cooking, add in chopped broccoli.
- Strain the noodles and broccoli then add them back to the pot.
- Add in hummus, pesto, almond milk, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Stir well until combined, creamy, and smooth. Enjoy!
- Step 1: First, boil the noodles in a large pot according to package instructions.
- Step 2: Then, in the last two minutes or cooking, add the chopped broccoli to let it cook.
- Step 3: Once cooked through, strain the broccoli and noodles.
- Step 4: Next, add the pasta back to the pot and add in hummus, pesto, almond milk, nutritional yeast, and salt and pepper.
- Step 5: Stir well to combine until creamy and smoothl.
- Step 6: Lastly, garnish and enjoy!
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Commonly Asked Questions
These pasta leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven for a few minutes until heated through.
I love using radiatori noodles, but any shape will work–penne, rigatoni, fusilli, or farfalle would all be great. To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles. You can also use high protein noodles like lentil or chickpea!
You don’t have to, but it definitely elevates the dish (and can be cheaper). Here are my recipes: homemade hummus and homemade vegan pesto.
Yes! You’ll have to check out my Classic Hummus Pasta, Creamy Beet Pasta, No-Boil Creamy Pasta Bake, and One Pot Spaghetti-Os.
“The perfect creamy pasta dish that’s sooo quick to make. I make this dinner whenever I’m in a pinch and need something fast!”
– Jordan
Extra Helpful Tips
- For the sauces, you can make your own homemade pesto and homemade hummus, or you can use store-bought. For store-bought pesto, I prefer the Gotham Greens vegan one.
- I use radiatori noodles (also known as armoniche), but any shape and any variety of pasta is fine. To boost the protein, use protein pasta. To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles.
- Get 20+ healthy and delicious pasta recipes here!
- Watch me make this recipe on Instagram!
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One Pot Creamy Pesto Hummus Pasta
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz pasta any shape
- 1 head broccoli micro chopped
- 1 cup hummus homemade or store-bought
- 1 ½ cups pesto homemade or for store-bought I like the Gotham Greens vegan pesto
- ½ cup almond milk plain and unsweetened
- 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes fresh basil, black pepper, grated parm, or lemon
Instructions
- Boil pasta in a large pot, according to package instructions.
- In the final 2 minutes of cooking, add in chopped broccoli.
- Strain the noodles and broccoli then add them back to the pot.
- Add in hummus, pesto, almond milk, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Stir well until combined, creamy, and smooth.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- For the sauces, you can make your own homemade pesto and homemade hummus, or you can use store-bought. For store-bought pesto, I prefer the Gotham Greens vegan one.
- I use radiatori (also known as armoniche) noodles, but any shape and any variety of pasta is fine. To boost the protein, use protein pasta. To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, reheating as desired.
Jordan from the HealthyGirl Team says
The perfect creamy pasta dish that’s sooo quick to make. I make this dinner whenever I’m in a pinch and need something fast!