Creamy White Bean Pasta

Whole wheat noodles, soaked in a garlic-rich light cream sauce, and topped with veggies, bacon, herbs, and white beans, this Creamy White Bean Pasta is the best on a cold winter day and can be whipped up in a snap, even on a weeknight. Don’t forget the crusty bread to soak up all that delicious sauce!

So, the hubby and I just got back from a week in Montreal where we ate amazing food, walked around Old Town, and basically pretended we were in Paris. It was a great trip, but I’m sorry to say it didn’t do much for our waistlines. Soooo, we’re trying to eat a little healthier around here at the moment. And, while pasta may not be the obvious choice for that, this Creamy White Bean really does fit the bill.

Here’s Why This Creamy Pasta Is So Healthy

• It’s packed with filling ingredients like white beans and whole wheat spaghetti (hello protein and fiber!).
• It has lots of great immune-boosting garlic thrown in.
• It’s loaded with veggies and herbs.
• It uses olive oil for a dose of healthy fat.

And, before you call me out on it, ok, I added in a few other things that may up the calorie intake a bit (a tiiiny bit of bacon, a little bit of cream, and some cheese). But seriously, these things make the dish. Omit them if you must (or if you’re vegan), but you’ll probably regret it. The past will still be good, but it won’t be as savory and delicious. 

But truly, my favorite thing about this white beans and pasta dish? It's a super easy and quick recipe to make when you're short on time. (Just like this Buffalo Wild Wings garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe!) You can totally make it on a weeknight, and you could probably even use just one pan if you make the noodles ahead of time.  Easy, fast, healthy – win!   

How To Make Creamy White Bean Pasta

1. Boil the pasta. Boil the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water.
2. Sautee the garlic and shallots. Sautee some garlic and shallots in a large pan until they start to smell amazing.
3. Add the veggies. Add the cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The tomatoes will start to get soft and you can use your spoon or spatula to push them to just bursting as they soften up.
4. Add the good stuff! Stir in the butter, white wine, and heavy cream and cook for 2 minutes more.
5. Add your white beans. Toss in some cannellini beans and cook for a final 2 minutes.
6. Mix in the pasta noodles. Add your pasta to the sauce and toss to coat the noodles.
7. Garnish and serve! Serve and top with shredded pecorino or parmesan cheese, torn basil, and red pepper flakes.

This is seriously one of my favorite pastas to make because it's so easy and quick to make. We have this in some form almost on a weekly basis. It’s sooo garlicky, filling and so so so delicious. 

If you give this Creamy White Bean Pasta a try, tag me on Instagram! LOVE to see your creations and hear what you think! And please leave a comment below!

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