Creamy Pasta with Mushroom and Kale

This recipe is inspired from the Creamy Roasted Tomato pasta from a Happy Herbivore meal plan.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. pasta, cooked
• Kale
• 1 Onion, sliced thin
• 8 oz. Mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2  can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 2 cups hummus
• 2 tablespoon of dried basil, adjust to desired taste
• 1/2 cup pasta water (if needed)
• Optional: red pepper flakes (for some spice)

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Add the kale the last minute of cooking (or see notes). Drain.
2. While pasta is cooking: Caramelize the onion in some water or broth.
3. Add in mushrooms and garlic and saute for a few minutes.
4. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
5. Stir together the hummus and basil and add pasta water until it’s a creamy consistency.  Add to pan with mushroom and onion mixture and heat through.
6. When the pasta is done: Combine the sauce with the pasta and serve.

Notes: You can cook the kale along with the mushrooms, onions, and garlic or  steam the kale in advance and add in at the end.  Spinach is also delicious.

 

Enjoy 🙂