Spaghetti with White Bean Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with White Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red onion, very finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 cup cooked white beans; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 to 10 ounces spaghetti; Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red onion, very finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup cooked white beans
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 to 10 ounces spaghetti
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for serving

1
Prepare the sauce: heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan.
2
Add the garlic, onion, bell pepper and cook over medium heat until soft, not brown, about 4 minutes.
3
Stir in the white beans and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the vegetable stock, half the parsley, the pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
5
The sauce should be highly seasoned.
6
Simmer until the beans are quite soft.
7
Coarsely mash half the beans with a fork.
8
Cook the spaghetti in a large pot in 4 quarts rapidly boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes.
9
Drain well.
10
Meanwhile, bring the sauce to a boil.
11
Transfer the spaghetti and bean sauce to a large shallow bowl and mix well.
12
Sprinkle the spaghetti with the remaining parsley and serve at once with freshly grated cheese on top.

274

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 red onion, very finely chopped, 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with White Bean Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti with White Bean Sauce

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