White Bean and Basil Creamy Pasta
Did you know you could create an ultra-creamy, dairy-free sauce with white beans? It’s a great way to add fiber and protein to a meal! What’s more, this pasta is quick to prepare and offers maximum flavor and freshness!
- Servings: 4
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 5 minutes
Frequently asked questions
I love how convenient and quick canned legumes are. I have trouble planning meals ahead of time, so I like having this option on hand.
On the other hand, dried and soaked legumes have a firmer texture and don’t fall apart as easily.
Ingredients
Creamy White Bean Sauce
- 1 can (398 ml) white beans, rinsed and well drained
- 2 cups (500 ml) well-packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup (250 ml) well-packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- Pepper, to taste
Pasta
- 400 g short pasta of your choice
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) cooking water
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) hot pepper flakes (or less to taste)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) crushed fennel seeds
- 2 cups (500 ml) frozen peas, thawed
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Vegan Parmesan (optional)
NEW - MY BOOK!!
Saveurs Festives
I’m finally introducing my first cookbook!! "Saveurs Festives" features over 100 recipes to celebrate every moment of everyday life. Breakfasts to start your day off right, hearty salads, quick weeknight dinners, comfort food, irresistible desserts, as well as recipes perfect for cocktail hours and large gatherings.
I really can't wait for you to check it out!
Pre-order
Preparation
Creamy White Bean Sauce
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pasta
- In a pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Remove 1 cup (250 ml) of cooking water. Drain pasta.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and cook garlic, fennel seeds and hot pepper flakes for 2 minutes. Add peas, pasta, cooking water, lemon zest, parmesan and creamy sauce and toss gently until pasta is well coated with sauce. Serve immediately!
Note
- If you have any leftover pasta, I recommend reheating it with a little broth to bring back the creaminess!
