White Bean Pasta Sauce

Step 1

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. If you are making pasta as well, add water to the pot and place it over high heat to bring to a boil.

Step 2

Chop the onions and thinly slice the garlic. When the skillet is hot, spray it with olive oil or avocado oil spray and add the onions, sauté them 4-6 minutes until golden brown. Add garlic and cook 1-2 more minutes, remove from heat.

Step 3

When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook the pasta2-3 minutes less than the box indicates (this allows the pasta to cook with the sauce some after draining).

Step 4

Chop the broccoli florets into small bites size pieces.

Step 5

With 2 minutes left on the pasta timer, remove about ½ cup of the pasta water, and add the broccoli florets to the pot of boiling pasta water.

Step 6

Drain the pasta and broccoli, add it back to the pot (turnoff the heat).

Step 7

Make the white bean sauce by combining 2 cans drained white beans, the sauteed onions and garlic, vegetable broth, dairy free milk, olive oil and spices. Blend on high about 1 minute until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Add the white bean pasta sauce to the pot with the pasta and broccoli. Stir well. Add up to ½ cup of the reserved pasta water to make the sauce thick, creamy and the perfect consistency. Cook over medium heat for 2-5 minutes until heated through. Serve hot.