One-Pot Lemon-Infused Pasta with White Beans

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A bright, creamy pasta dish that cooks entirely in one pot with cannellini beans and fresh herbs, ready in 25 minutes. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (high protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, cannellini beans, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil; add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 can drained cannellini beans, 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, and 1/4 cup vegetable broth; simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Add drained spaghetti, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and the zest of 1 lemon; toss vigorously for 2 minutes until sauce coats pasta and thickens.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; adjust consistency with more reserved pasta water if needed.

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