Creamy Cannellini Bean and Orecchiette Pasta
A hearty Italian-inspired pasta dish loaded with cannellini beans, garlic, and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz orecchiette pasta
- ●15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- ●3 cloves garlic, minced
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ●1 tsp italian seasoning
- ● salt and pepper, to taste
- ●2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ●2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orecchiette pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add the cannellini beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 5
Stir in the parmesan cheese and italian seasoning until melted and well combined.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Add the cooked orecchiette pasta to the skillet and toss with the cannellini bean mixture.
- 8
Transfer the pasta to a serving dish and top with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
- 10
Optional: Add some garlic bread on the side for a satisfying meal.