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    Tuscan White Bean Pasta

    30-Minute Meals Allergy Friendly Recipes Budget Cooking Main Courses Pasta Plant Based Recipes Real Food Vegetarian Recipes September 12, 2022 | By Kristen Chidsey | 32 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    Made with seasoned white beans, blistered tomatoes, and fresh spinach, Tuscan White Bean Pasta is a simple, yet flavorful, pasta recipe that comes together in under 30 minutes.

    Made with seasoned white beans, blistered tomatoes, and fresh spinach, Tuscan White Bean Pasta is a simple, yet flavorful, pasta recipe that comes together in under 30 minutes.

    This recipe for White Bean Pasta proves that simple recipe recipes can still deliver amazing flavor.

    This recipe features seasoned white beans, wilted spinach, and roasted tomatoes tossed together with al dente pasta. There is a light sauce made from olive oil, garlic, dry white wine, and fresh lemon juice. This pasta is creamy, rich, bright, acidic, fresh, and incredibly good for you.

    Ready in less than 30 minutes, White Bean Pasta is the perfect dinner recipe for any night of the week!

    Notes on Ingredients

    • Pasta: I recommend using thin spaghetti for this pasta, as the delicate strands of pasta are a perfect pair for the simple flavors of this dish. Use regular or whole grain pasta, whichever you prefer.
    • Tomatoes: Cherry or grape tomatoes are perfect for this recipe, as they can be found ripe all year round and don't require much prep.
    • White Beans: Use either Great Northern or Cannellini beans. Both have thin skins, a meaty texture, and take on the taste of the foods they're being cooked with.
    • Spinach: Fresh spinach wilts quickly, making it perfect for this quick pasta dinner.
    • White Wine: This is an optional ingredient, but I find it adds so much flavor to the dish. Use a good-quality dry white wine, such as a Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio. Serve the leftover wine with dinner.
    • Olive Oil: Be sure to use really good quality extra-virgin olive oil as it is one of the few main ingredients featured in this recipe. Using canola oil or low quality olive oil will not yield the same flavor as using good extra virgin olive oil.
    • Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice will make this recipe POP with flavor. Do not be tempted to overlook this addition to the pasta, and DO NOT use jarred lemon juice.
    • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: I like the bit of heat that crushed red pepper flakes add to the pasta, but you can omit it if you are sensitive to spice.

    How to Make White Bean Pasta

    • Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Once boiling season with 2 tablespoons of kosher salt. Trust me on this! I know it is a lot of salt but it is the only opportunity to season the pasta well.
    • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Be sure to select a pan that is large enough to hold both the pasta and the sauce together.
    • Once the oil is just warm, add in the minced garlic, tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, and season with a pinch of salt. Saute until the garlic begins to toast and the tomatoes break down slightly. This only takes a couple of minutes.
    • Add in dry white wine and turn the heat to high. Let the wine cook off for 2 minutes, or until reduced by half.
    • Once the wine is reduced, add the white beans to the tomato garlic mixture and toss to coat.
    Side by side images of tomatoes and tomatoes and white beans sauteeing in skillet.
    • At this point, the pasta should be just al dente. Drain the pasta, being sure to reserve ½ cup of the cooking liquid. THIS IS KEY to forming the sauce for this Tuscan Pasta.
    • Add the pasta and fresh spinach to the tomatoes and white beans along with the reserved pasta cooking liquid.
    • Toss everything together to coat, and cook for 1 minute longer to incorporate the flavors and allow the spinach to wilt.
    Stock pan with pasta before tossing and picture after tossing with spinach.
    • Turn off the heat and add the juice of the fresh lemon. This will really wake up the flavors in this recipe.
    • Serve this Tuscan White Bean Pasta with an additional drizzle of olive oil and Parmesan cheese if desired.  I also love to add a Spinach Avocado Salad or Greek Salad on the side for an extra serving of vegetables.
    Close up of bowl with tuscan pasta next to fresh lemons.

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    If you tried this recipe for Tuscan White Bean Pasta, please be sure to leave a comment and review below.

    Bowl of white bean pasta next to a cut lemon.

    Tuscan Pasta with White Beans and Tomatoes

    An easy pasta featuring spinach, roasted tomatoes, and white beans.
    5 from 10 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 414kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
    • ¼ cup quality olive oil divided
    • 2 tablespoons minced garlic divided
    • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes halved
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • â…“ cup dry white wine or vegetable stock
    • 2 cups cannellini beans rinsed and drained
    • 16 oz fresh spinach leaves stems removed
    • Kosher salt and pepper
    • 1 lemon juice only
    • â…“-1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese optional
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    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt and the pasta. Set timer to cook for 1 minute less than package directions.
    • While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat in a large nonstick saute pan. Add in garlic, a pinch of salt, red pepper flakes, and halved tomatoes. Saute for 2-3 minutes until the garlic begins to just toast.
    • Add in the dry white wine and allow to simmer until the alcohol has been reduced by half.
    • Once the wine has been reduced, turn the heat down to medium, add the beans to the skillet and toss well to season. Simmer just until the beans are warm.
    • At this point, the pasta should be cooked. Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
    • Add the cooked pasta, ½ cup reserved cooking liquid, and the spinach to the skillet and toss well. Allow the pasta to simmer for 1-2 minutes longer, for the pasta to finish cooking.
    • Remove the skillet from the heat. Add in the juice of the fresh lemon and the remaining olive oil. Toss to coat.
    • Serve the pasta warm with Parmesan Cheese if desired.

    Notes

    Pasta: Feel free to use white pasta or gluten-free pasta in place of the whole wheat pasta. I do recommend spaghetti noodles as the pasta and vegetable ratio is perfect in each bite.
    Olive Oil: Be sure to use quality extra virgin olive oil for optimum flavor in this white bean pasta.
    Wine: For the wine, use a dry white wine like Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio. If you don't care for cooking with wine, use chicken stock/broth in place of the wine if desired. 
    Storage: Store leftover pasta in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Add a splash of vegetable stock or water before reheating so that the pasta does not dry out.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6350IU | Vitamin C: 39.9mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 5.1mg
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    1. Gay

      January 18, 2020 at 10:37 am

      I don’t understand step 12.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        January 18, 2020 at 10:48 am

        It looks like it was a repeated step. Fixing now. Sorry about that Gay!

        Reply
    2. Cara

      April 10, 2017 at 5:53 pm

      This pasta looks to die for delicious! And I couldnt agree with you more about simple food and how when done right is just out of this world, but done wrong and is terribly sad. It looks like you knocked it outta the park with this dish. mmm nomz

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 10, 2017 at 8:54 pm

        Ah thanks Cara!! This recipe is pretty incredible. I do hope you enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    3. Cindy

      April 04, 2017 at 8:49 pm

      I love it as is I wouldn't change a thing!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 05, 2017 at 7:43 am

        Thanks Cindy 🙂

        Reply
    4. Caroline

      April 03, 2017 at 8:53 pm

      This sounds like a delicious, simple dish - must give it a try!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 04, 2017 at 9:32 am

        Thanks so much Caroline 🙂

        Reply
    5. Christie

      April 02, 2017 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      Gorgeous! Look at all those colors and textures. And is an easy and frugal meal. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 03, 2017 at 1:48 pm

        Thanks Christie!

        Reply
    6. Liz

      April 02, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      What a fantastic pasta dish! I love that you roasted your tomatoes!!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 02, 2017 at 2:31 pm

        The roasting of the tomatoes adds incredible depth of flavor.

        Reply
    7. Laura Dembowski

      April 02, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      I don't make much pasta, but I should. It is definitely a great way to use up all those leftovers and get a quick dinner on the table.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 02, 2017 at 2:31 pm

        It is a quick meal for sure. And I find it a filling meal for sure!

        Reply
    8. Nicole Cook

      April 02, 2017 at 11:35 am

      Oh my goodness, this looks fabulous! I love everything about this whole pasta dish Kristen!! Perfection in a bowl!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 02, 2017 at 2:31 pm

        Thanks so much Nicole 🙂

        Reply
    9. nikki@soulfullymade

      April 02, 2017 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      We love this pasta in our house! Kristen I love this healthy but oh so flavor packed option! Yum!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 02, 2017 at 2:33 pm

        Thanks Nikki 🙂 This is such a healthy and flavorful meal for sure!

        Reply
    10. Cricket Plunkett

      April 02, 2017 at 8:21 am

      This sounds so delicious! I'm going to try it the gluten free way!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 02, 2017 at 2:34 pm

        Absolutely! There are so many great Gfree pastas now too!

        Reply
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