White Bean Sauce with Pasta Recipe

Name: White Bean Sauce with Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 medium red onion, diced; 12 red bell pepper, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 plum tomatoes, diced,with juice; 1 cup canned white beans, drained,reserve liquid (such as navy or great northern); freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup vegetable stock (or liquid from beans); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 lb spaghetti (or favorite pasta); 2 tablespoons grated cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 medium red onion, diced
12 red bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 plum tomatoes, diced,with juice
1 cup canned white beans, drained,reserve liquid (such as navy or great northern)
freshly ground black pepper
½ cup vegetable stock (or liquid from beans)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 lb spaghetti (or favorite pasta)
2 tablespoons grated cheese

1
Cook pasta until al dente, while making sauce.
2
Heat olive oil in frying pan, and add pepper flakes, cook 1 minute.
3
Add onion, red pepper, celery, and garlic, and cook until soft.
4
Increase heat and stir in tomato, beans, and black pepper.
5
Add bean liquid or stock and parsley, heat until thickened.
6
Take half of the bean mixture and blend well in food processor.
7
Return to pan, and heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
8
Transfer pasta to large bowl and pour sauce on top.
9
Sprinkle with grated cheese.
10
Serve with garlic bread and tossed salad.

307

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 medium red onion, diced, 12 red bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, White Bean Sauce with Pasta 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!

White Bean Sauce with Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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