Creamy Butter Bean Pasta

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Have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes with this quick, creamy, vegan pasta dish.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups small shell pasta

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin oil, divided

  • 1 small leek, white part only, sliced

  • 4 cups broccoli florets

  • ½ cup vegetable broth, divided

  • 1 (14 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained

  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast

  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1 clove garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup chopped roasted walnuts

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of cooking water.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add leek and cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes; do not brown. Add broccoli and 1/4 cup vegetable broth. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, combine butter beans, remaining vegetable broth, remaining olive oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until sauce is smooth.

  4. Add cooked pasta and sauce to the skillet with the broccoli; toss to coat. Add reserved cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, if the sauce appears too dry. Evenly divide among 4 bowls and top with nuts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

478 Calories
17g Fat
66g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 478
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Sodium 1024mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 10g 36%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 88mg 98%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 616mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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