Vegetarian White Bean 'alfredo' With Linguine

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked navy beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups soy milk
• 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• fill a large pot with lightly salted water, and bring to a boil over high heat. cook pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, about 11 minutes. drain well.
• meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in the garlic, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. add 2/3 cup of the beans and 1/2 cup of soy milk; mash with the back of a spoon or a potato masher to create a thick paste. stir in the remaining soy milk to create a thick sauce. mix in the remaining beans and asparagus; simmer until asparagus is tender. season to taste with salt and pepper. toss pasta with the sauce, and serve.