Description
A refreshing and nutritious Lemon White Bean Pasta dish that combines whole wheat pasta with white beans, garlic, and fresh greens, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the white beans, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fold in the chopped spinach and parsley, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- If desired, sprinkle nutritional yeast over the pasta before serving for a cheesy flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- Substitute the white beans with chickpeas for a different texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg