How to Make Creamy Butter Bean Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a new, comforting and flavorful pasta recipe to add to your dinner rotation? Look no further than this delicious and creamy butter bean pasta! This recipe is perfect for those cozy nights in when you want something satisfying and hearty. The creamy sauce combined with the tender butter beans and al dente pasta create a dish that is both satisfying and delicious.

Butter beans, also known as lima beans, add a creamy texture and mild flavor to this dish. They are a gr...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups small shell pasta
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin oil, divided
  • 1 small leek, white part only, sliced
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • ½ cup vegetable broth, divided
  • 1 (14 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped roasted walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of cooking water.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add leek and cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes; do not brown. Add broccoli and 1/4 cup vegetable broth. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine butter beans, remaining vegetable broth, remaining olive oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until sauce is smooth.
  • Add cooked pasta and sauce to the skillet with the broccoli; toss to coat. Add reserved cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, if the sauce appears too dry. Evenly divide among 4 bowls and top with nuts.
  • Nutrition

    478 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1024mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 88mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 616mg