Green Goddess White Bean Pasta

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Green Goddess White Bean Pasta

This pasta is so easy to make but is filled with goodness. The greens are sautéed with garlic then pureed into a smooth sauce along with white beans – an amazing ingredient that adds texture, flavor, and boosts the protein!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 to 4
Course: Dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 8 oz spinach or kale
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup fresh basil
  • One 14-oz can white beans
  • Juice and zest from 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain, saving about ½ cup of pasta water.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat, then add the garlic and red pepper flakes. After a minute add the spinach or kale and a pinch of salt and sauté until the greens wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the cooked greens to a blender along with the basil, white beans, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Blend for several minutes until the sauce is very smooth. If you are having difficulty blending the mixture into a smooth sauce, add a few spoonfuls of pasta water.
  4. Combine the sauce with the pasta and serve.

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