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Butter bean pasta

Serves: 6
Prep: 15
Cook: 15

    Try this delicious alternative using butter beans instead of a traditional tomato based sauce. They create a creamy texture that’s low in fat and high in fibre.

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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

    Method

    1. Step 1

      Cook pasta according to instructions on the packet.
    2. Step 2

      Heat oil in a frypan then saute garlic and onion until golden.
    3. Step 3

      Add butter beans and stir until heated through.
    4. Step 4

      Combine flour and milk.
    5. Step 5

      Place butter bean mixture, parmesan cheese, lemon juice and milk in blender and puree until smooth.
    6. 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.
    7. Step 7

      Drain fettuccine and stir through sauce. Serve immediately sprinkled with pine nuts.

    Tips

    • Try adding more vegies to this delicious meal; add fresh baby spinach leaves towards the end, or try green beans and peas too.

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