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Lemon Garlic White Bean Pasta — homemade Lemon Garlic White Bean Pasta recipe

Lemon Garlic White Bean Pasta

A bright and zesty Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish featuring creamy cannellini beans and fragrant garlic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 2 cups cannellini beans rinsed
  • 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine until al dente.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté sliced garlic until fragrant and golden.
  3. Add the white beans to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, adding lemon juice, zest, and a splash of pasta water.
  5. Stir in fresh parsley, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Notes

Reserve a little extra pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if it appears too dry.