Creamy Tomato-Basil Pasta with White Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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A hearty, plant-powered pasta that mimics creamy alfredo without dairy, finished with fresh herbs. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian, dairy-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pasta, cannellini beans, fresh basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz pasta
1 can, drained and rinsed cannellini beans
1/2 cup, packed fresh basil
3 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Cook pasta in salted water until al dente per package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add drained cannellini beans, vegetable broth, and nutritional yeast. Simmer for 3 minutes while mashing beans with a fork until mostly smooth.
Step 4: Stir in half the fresh basil and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Add cooked pasta and toss until sauce clings to noodles and thickens (add more pasta water if too dry).
Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in remaining basil, and serve immediately with extra basil for garnish.