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Creamy White Bean Pasta Gluten Free Pasta Recipes

When I first stumbled across the idea of making pasta creamy with beans instead of cream, I honestly raised an eyebrow. But the first spoonful convinced me, and now I keep this recipe in my back pocket for busy evenings. White beans blend into the sauce so smoothly you’d never guess they’re the secret. They bring protein, creaminess, and a kind of gentle comfort that feels like a hug in a bowl. I know pasta often gets a reputation for being heavy, but this dish feels light enough for weekdays yet still cozy enough for weekends. And yes, this one belongs on the list of gluten free pasta recipes that don’t taste like they’re trying too hard. It’s the kind of dish you make once, and then you find yourself craving it again. If you’re hunting for a gluten free pasta recipe that hits all the right notes—creamy without cream, easy without shortcuts, and comforting without being boring—this is it. Call it one of those creamy pasta recipes, or file it under easy creamy pasta recipes, but either way it delivers. Around here, it’s become one of my go-to recipes pasta when friends drop by, and it never fails to make the table a little brighter. Among all the pasta recipes I’ve tried, this one holds its own.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: creamy pasta recipes, easy creamy pasta recipes, gluten free pasta recipe, gluten free pasta recipes, pasta recipes, recipes pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 12 oz gluten free pasta
  • 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the gluten free pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.
  4. Place the beans, broth, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the onions and garlic. Stir gently and heat through.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss until the noodles are coated in the sauce.
  7. Top with fresh parsley and serve warm.