Go Back

Creamy Garlic Butter Bean Pasta

Silky garlic butter beans tossed through pasta with a splash of cooking water for a naturally creamy sauce - no cream needed. Ready in 20 minutes and packed with plant protein.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 400g pasta (any shape)
  • 1 tin (400g) butter beans, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 50g cheddar cheese, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 200ml pasta cooking water (reserved)

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta in salted water according to packet instructions, reserving 200ml of cooking water before draining.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add the minced garlic and oregano, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the butter beans and gently mash about half of them with the back of a spoon. This creates a creamy texture without any cream.
  5. Pour in 150ml of the reserved pasta water and stir well. The starch in the water combined with the mashed beans creates a silky sauce.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss everything together. Add more pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
  7. Stir in the grated cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.