Description
Vegan White Bean Pasta Sauce is a creamy, plant-based alternative to traditional pasta sauces that will elevate any meal. Made with simple ingredients like cannellini beans, sundried tomatoes, and roasted red peppers, this sauce is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—but it also boasts rich flavors and a protein-packed punch. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinner parties, this versatile sauce can be customized to fit your taste preferences. Serve it over your favorite pasta or even as a hearty dip. Enjoy a deliciously satisfying dish that’s sure to please both vegans and non-vegans alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8.8 oz pasta
- 2 cans cannellini beans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium red onions
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 2-3 cups of pasta water before draining.
- In a food processor, combine one drained can of cannellini beans with the second can (un-drained), 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Blend until creamy.
- Sauté diced red onions in the remaining olive oil over medium-low heat for about 7–8 minutes until softened. Add garlic, red chili flakes, and fresh thyme; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the blended bean mixture along with reserved pasta water until well combined. Add spinach and simmer until wilted.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce mixture, then mix in sundried tomatoes and roasted red pepper. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg