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Lemon White Bean Pasta: A Fresh Delight to Savor!

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the white beans, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until well combined.
  5. 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.
  6. If desired, sprinkle nutritional yeast over the pasta before serving for a cheesy flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g

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.

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