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Linguine White Bean Pasta

Simple pasta dish that tastes fantastic and is ready in 30 minutes.
Course Pasta Meal
Cuisine American
Keyword linguini white bean pasta, linguini with white beans
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 557kcal
Author Joe Boyle

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguine , cooked al dente according to package instructions
  • 1 red pepper , diced
  • 1/2 medium onion , finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth , (Knorr broth cube)
  • 1 15 ounce can white beans , drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or more to your taste)
  • 3 tbsp chopped parsley , and additional for garnish
  • grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet on medium heat combine oil, peppers and onion and cook for 4 or 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add vegetable broth, beans and parsley and simmer until heated through.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Crush about half of the beans with a potato masher, fork or other suitable tool.
  • Stir to thicken broth.
  • Add the pasta and toss to combine.
  • Serve with grated parmesan and parsley garnish.

Notes

  1. Substitute sun dried tomatoes or diced roma tomatoes for the red bell pepper if desired.
  2. Add a little more cayenne pepper to make it a little spicier. 

Nutrition

Calories: 557kcal