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Butter bean pasta

Name: Butter bean pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 250g fettuccine; 1 tbs olive oil; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 brown onion; 300g can butter beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tbs flour; 2 cups soy milk or dairy milk; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 2 large zucchini (courgette), sliced and steamed; 1 cup broccoli, steamed; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Serves: 6

Prep: 15

Cook: 15

Try this delicious alternative pasta dish using butter beans instead of a traditional tomato based sauce. The beans create a creamy texture that’s low in fat and high in fibre. Made using So Good Soy Milk this quick and easy dish is the perfect option fo rlunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

250g fettuccine
1 tbs olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 brown onion
300g can butter beans, drained and rinsed
2 tbs flour
2 cups soy milk or dairy milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 large zucchini (courgette), sliced and steamed
1 cup broccoli, steamed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

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Method

Step 1
Cook pasta according to instructions on the packet.
Step 2
Heat oil in a frypan then saute garlic and onion until golden.
Step 3
Add butter beans and stir until heated through.
Step 4
Combine flour and milk.
Step 5
Place butter bean mixture, parmesan cheese, lemon juice and milk in blender and puree until smooth.
Step 6
Pour bean puree back into frypan, add chopped basil, steamed vegetables and salt. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer until mixture slightly thickens.
Step 7
Drain fettuccine and stir through sauce. Serve immediately sprinkled with pine nuts.