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One-Pot White Bean Pasta
A quick and hearty vegetarian dish combining pasta, beans, and fresh vegetables in a single pot for easy cleanup and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
olive oil
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or extra virgin olive oil (plus more to drizzle)
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp chili flakes
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans (or Great Northern beans)
- 0.125 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2.5 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth
- 0.5 tsp fine salt (or according to taste)
- 8 oz short pasta shapes ((fusilli, penne, bow ties...))
- 4 oz baby spinach (washed)
- 4 oz cherry tomatoes (cut into halves)
- 2 oz freshly grated parmesan (plus more to serve)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
- Add paprika, chili flakes, beans, black pepper, water or broth, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Add pasta, cover, and cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes. Add spinach and tomatoes in the last 2 minutes and stir until wilted.
- Turn off heat, stir in parmesan until melted, and season to taste. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper, and extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add more cheese or herbs for extra flavor.