Creamy Berlotti Bean Vegan Pasta

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: nooch

💰Cheaper: grated parmesan

Grated parmesan adds a similar cheesy flavor but is not vegan.

berlotti beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: black beans

Black beans are often less expensive and widely available.

Chop red onion into slivers, capsicum into thin slices, and garlic finely.

Heat extrav virgin olive oil in a pan until hot.

Add red onion to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until softened.

Add green capsicum to the pan and cook for a few more minutes until softened.

Add cherry tomatoes and garlic to the pan and soften the tomatoes.

Add canned berlotti beans to the pan along with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

Pour in white wine and let the alcohol evaporate while simmering for a moment.

Add vegan cream to the pan and mix well.

Check pasta for doneness; it should be al dente with a bit of bite.

Add spinach to the pan when the pasta is ready to prevent overcooking.

Add a generous amount of fresh basil, ripping it directly into the pan.

Add the hot pasta to the pan and stir to combine, turning off the heat to wilt the spinach.

Check seasoning and add more black pepper if needed.

Plate the pasta and top with vegan Parmesan cheese and additional basil leaves.

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