Description
A bright and zesty pasta dish with creamy white beans, perfect for a comforting and invigorating meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine in a blender or food processor the white beans, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the blended mixture and stir well.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet and combine well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemon and high-quality olive oil for the best flavor. Consider adding greens like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Blending, Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg