BOU Blog "Pantry" Pasta with White Beans March 20, 2020

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Prep Time:

5 minutes

Total Time:

15 minutes

Serves:

4 people

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup of small pasta (elbows, ditalini)

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 can of white beans

1 BOU vegetable cube

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced or sliced

1 tablespoon butter

parmesean or peccorino cheese

lemon squeeze (Optional)

parsley, fresh or dried (Optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Boil water and cook pasta according to package directions. Be sure to save 1/4 cup of starchy pasta water before draining.
Saute garlic and onion in olive oil, until slightly browned and translucent. Add 1 can of white beans, rinsed and drained.
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat.
Add butter and crumble in BOU Vegetable Cube. Combine until butter melts and cube dissolves.
Add about 1/4 cup of starchy pasta water to thicken up the sauce. Let cook for about 3 minutes on medium low heat.
Once the sauce comes together, add cooked pasta. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and squeeze of lemon juice.
Top with grated cheese. Garnish with parsley (fresh or dried).
Enjoy!

Recipe by Jill Romanelli