Description
Spinach White Bean Pesto Pasta is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines creamy white beans and fresh spinach into a delicious pesto sauce. This quick recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Tossed with your favorite pasta, it creates a flavorful meal that pleases even the pickiest eaters. Enjoy this delightful dish garnished with extra cheese or nuts for added texture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 8 oz pasta of choice (e.g., fusilli or penne)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving half a cup of pasta water.
- In a food processor, combine spinach, white beans, garlic, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth while slowly adding olive oil until creamy.
- In a large bowl, toss hot pasta with pesto, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Garnish with more cheese or nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg