Description
A comforting and nourishing pasta dish featuring a naturally creamy white bean sauce infused with bright lemon and savory garlic.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add white beans and vegetable broth, then simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Blend part or all of the mixture until smooth, depending on desired texture.
- Return the sauce to the skillet and stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and parmesan cheese if using.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use cannellini or great northern beans for best texture.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
- Include grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Adjust consistency with pasta water or broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
