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Creamy White Bean Pasta

Creamy White Bean Pasta for a Quick, Cozy Dinner Delight

Creamy White Bean Pasta is a delightful vegan Alfredo, satisfying and quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option
For the Sauce
  • 1 can White Beans Drained, ~1.5 cups; Great Northern or Cannellini
  • 1 medium Onion Diced, about 1 cup; yellow or white onions are best
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh garlic gives the richest taste
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for sautéing
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice Brightens flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds a hint of spice
  • 0.25 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Introduces gentle heat
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • colander
  • large skillet
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy White Bean Pasta
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until translucent, add garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 2 minutes.
  3. Blend the Sauce Ingredients: In a blender, combine sautéed onion and garlic with white beans and lemon juice, adding reserved pasta water for a smoother texture. Blend until creamy.
  4. Adjust the Sauce Consistency: Add remaining pasta water to blend again until desired consistency is achieved.
  5. Warm the Sauce: Pour sauce back into the skillet over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook together for 2 minutes.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Transfer to bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the fridge. Freezing the white bean sauce is possible for up to 3 months.

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