Mediterranian Pasta with Hummus and Charred Tomatoes
Mediterranean Pasta with Hummus and Charred Tomatoes
Submitted By: Pam G.
Adapted From: The Cilantropist
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
8 oz Pasta - Use penne, rigatoni, rotini, cappelletti, radiatore, or any 'shaped pasta'
1 Cup Prepared Classic Hummus
2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
24 oz Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
4 Cloves Fresh Garlic - minced
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
½ Cup Kalamata Olives - pitted and rough chopped
½ Cup Fresh Coriander (Cilantro) - rough chopped
Kosher Salt to taste
Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Cook pasta according to package in a large pot of salted water until al dente - Drain - Reserve ½ cup cooking liquid - Whisk reserved cooking liquid into prepared hummus until smooth
- While cooking pasta, heat olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed skillet over high heat - Once oil is hot, add tomatoes and season with a generous pinch of kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- Cook tomatoes, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes or until slightly charred - Add garlic and paprika to pan - Slightly crush a few of the tomatoes to release their juice - Mix to combine
- Add cooked pasta and thinned hummus to pan - Mix to thoroughly coat pasta
- Add chopped olives and cilantro and toss to combine
- Adjust seasoning with additional kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper if necessary
- Serve immediately
