Pesto Pasta with White Beans
If you're a vegetarian or if you like to incorporate a few vegetarian meals in your menu...Pesto Pasta with White Beans is packed with protein and fiber, and it's sure to please the entire family. It's also an ideal no-meat recipe for Lent. If you want to sneak in a few veggies stir in lightly steamed asparagus or fresh chopped spinach.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1, 16 oz. box of pasta use whole wheat for a super-healthy version!
- 1, 15 oz. can cannellini beans or other white bean drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup pesto*
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Drain pasta and stir in beans and pesto.
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Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Costco sells large jars of delicious and affordable pesto, and you can freeze whatever you don't use!
