Pasta with Cannellini Beans

4.60 from 5 votes

Pasta with Cannellini Beans

This comforting one-pot pasta with cannellini beans is a breeze to make with simple pantry staples! It's full of fiber, plant-based protein, and big flavor!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: pasta

Cuisine: Italian, vegan

Keyword: Pasta with cannellini beans

Servings:

Calories: 402kcal

Author: Katia

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15oz each) cannellini beans, drained
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or chilli fakes
8oz (220 grams) short cut pasta (ditali, shells...)
3 ½ to 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth or water
salt & pepper, to taste
3-4 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

Instructions

In a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, warm the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the diced onion, cook stirring often for about 4 minutes, then stir in the garlic and cook for a further minute.
Add the beans, herbs, cayenne pepper, pasta, broth and seasoning.
Note: I used 3 ½ cup liquid to cook the ditaloni pasta shape, but you might need more liquid or a bit less depending on the pasta shape you use. Keep an eye on it and add water gradually if needed. For the salt, I added nearly 1 ½ tsp salt that works for low sodium broth or water only, you need less if using a broth that taste salty on its own. Taste and adjust the seasoning at the end.
Bring the pot to a simmer, stirring frequently, and cook your pasta until al dente.
Turn the heat off, stir in the parsley, taste, and adjust the seasoning.
To make it more delicious, serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and freshly grated parmesan cheese, if you like. Enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition facts: the nutrition values are for one serving and are based on an online nutrition calculator. However, it’s an estimate and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.

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