One-Pan Lemon Garlic Pasta with White Beans

Name: One-Pan Lemon Garlic Pasta with White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti; 15 ounces, drained and rinsed cannellini beans; 4, minced garlic cloves; 1, zest and juice lemon; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup pasta water

Creamy pasta coated in a bright lemon-garlic sauce with protein-packed white beans, ready in 25 minutes.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti
15 ounces, drained and rinsed cannellini beans
4, minced garlic cloves
1, zest and juice lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup pasta water

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 ounces spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain spaghetti.
Step 2: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown garlic.
Step 3: Add drained cannellini beans, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Add drained spaghetti to skillet, then add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.