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Pasta with beans and fresh herbs (vegan)

Pikantne Main Dishes Vegan dishes Plant-based cuisine 20 min Easy 46 wyświetleń ~23.55 PLN * - (0)
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Description

A delicate, spring dish that combines the simplicity of plant-based cooking with the velvety texture of white beans and the aroma of fresh herbs. This quick main course was created with everyday meals in mind — hearty thanks to the plant protein from the beans, yet light due to the lemon and fresh parsley. Inspired by Polish simplicity: beans as a protein base, fresh herbs, and seasonal tomatoes give the dish juiciness and color. Serve with a salad of young leaves or as a standalone dish. Perfect for spring lunches when you want something quick, healthy, and full of herbs.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (13)

Servings:
4
  • Pasta 320 g
  • White bean 400 g
  • Onion 1 szt. (~150 g)
  • Garlic 2 ząbki (~10 g)
  • Rapeseed oil 30 g
  • Lemon 1.3 szt. (~100 g)
  • Tomato 1.7 szt. (~200 g)
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Parsley 1 pęczek (~30 g)
  • Basil 15 g
  • Salt 6 g
  • Black pepper 4 szczypty (~2 g)
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Nutritional yeast 20 g
  • Dried chili pepper 1 g
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~23.55 PLN (5.89 PLN/porcję)
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Preparation steps

Preparation

1

Prepare all the ingredients: drain the beans (if canned) and rinse under cold water, chop the onion into small cubes, finely chop the garlic or press it through a garlic press. Cut the tomatoes into quarters. Rinse the parsley and basil, trim the thick stems, and finely chop. Grate the zest from half a lemon (only the yellow part) and squeeze the juice from the whole lemon.

Ingredients: White bean, Onion, Garlic, Parsley, Basil, Lemon
Use a medium-sized cutting board and a sharp herb knife. If you don't have a zester, use a peeler and then finely chop. Preparing the ingredients will take about 5-7 minutes.

Cooking pasta

2

In a large pot, bring about 3 liters of water to a boil. When the water starts to boil, add 4 g of salt for every 1 liter of water (a total of about 12 g) — for the flavor of the pasta. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions minus 1 minute (leaving it slightly al dente). Taste after the time indicated on the package: the pasta will be soft on the outside, but with a slight, firm 'bite' in the center.

Ingredients: Pasta, Salt
Use a large pot (at least 4 l) so the pasta has room to move. Stir the pasta 1-2 times in the first minute to prevent it from sticking together. Drain the pasta, reserving about 120 ml of the cooking water.

Vegetable sauce

3

Heat a 26-28 cm skillet over medium heat. Pour in the rapeseed oil and wait 20-30 seconds until it slightly heats up (do not let it smoke). Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until it becomes translucent and slightly golden. Add the garlic and sauté for 30-40 seconds until it starts to smell (be careful not to burn it — it will become bitter).

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Onion, Garlic
The best is a non-stick or cast iron skillet. Use a wooden or silicone spatula for stirring. If the garlic starts to brown too quickly, lower the heat.
4

To the sautéed onion, add the tomatoes and fry for 2-3 minutes until they soften and start to release their juice. Add the drained beans and gently mix: hit the pan or lightly mash some of the beans with a wooden spoon to achieve a creamy consistency with chunks. Season with salt (2 g) and pepper (1 g). Add the lemon zest and half of the squeezed juice — mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes until the flavors combine.

Ingredients: White bean, Salt, Black pepper, Lemon
A slight mashing of some beans will give the sauce creaminess without using a blender. Use a wooden spoon for gentle mashing.

Assembly and serving

5

Add the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce. Pour in the reserved cooking water, 2-3 tablespoons at a time, stirring to make the sauce silky and coat the pasta well. Add the chopped parsley, chopped basil, and gently mix. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, and the remaining lemon juice for freshness if needed. The pasta is ready when the sauce evenly coats the strands, and the dish is aromatic and balanced in salty and sour flavors.

Ingredients: Pasta, White bean, Parsley, Basil, Lemon
Use a large spoon for mixing or tongs to evenly combine the ingredients. Gradually add the cooking water — too much will make the sauce runny.
6

Transfer the pasta to plates. If you are using nutritional yeast flakes, sprinkle them over the dish just before serving. If you want to add some heat, sprinkle with a bit of dried chili pepper. Serve immediately — warm and aromatic.

Ingredients: Nutritional yeast, dried chili pepper, Lemon
Use a flat deep plate or a wide bowl. Additionally, you can serve lemon slices on the side for guests to add more juice.

Fun Fact

💡

Beans were a popular source of protein on Polish tables before meat became widely available; combining them with pasta creates a hearty, economical, and nutritious dish.

Best for

szybki obiad w tygodniu wegańskie spotkanie z przyjaciółmi lunch do pracy

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and basil. For a contrast in textures, add toasted walnuts or pumpkin seeds (optional). It can be served with a salad of young leaves and a light vinaigrette.

🥡 Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheating: in a skillet over medium heat with 1-2 tablespoons of cooking water or in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent the sauce from separating. Freezing is not recommended (the texture of the beans and pasta may change).

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