Pizza Hummus

Name: Pizza Hummus
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: 1 16-ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed; ¼ cup tomato paste; ¼ cup water; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or one tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped); 1 teaspoon dried basil (or one tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional); 1 clove of garlic, minced; ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper