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White Bean Pasta

Creamy White Bean Pasta Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

This Creamy White Bean Pasta is a vegan and gluten-free dish packed with protein, making it the perfect comfort food for everyone.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Any type; opt for gluten-free for dietary needs.
For the Sauce
  • 1 can White Beans Great Northern or Cannellini beans.
  • 1 Onion Sautéed for sweetness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Mince for robust flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Essential for balancing flavors.
  • 1 cup Pasta Water Reserve from cooking pasta.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper For mild heat.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for extra spice.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • sauté pan
  • blender

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over low to medium heat. Add onion and garlic, stirring for about 3-5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  3. Transfer sautéed onion and garlic to a blender. Add white beans, lemon juice, and reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth.
  4. Check the sauce consistency; if too thick, add remaining pasta water gradually while blending until smooth.
  5. Pour the blended sauce back into the sauté pan over low heat. Stir and warm for 3-5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, sauté aromatics on low heat to enhance sweetness. Adjust sauce consistency while blending as it will thicken when cooled.

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