Best 6 Creamy Scallion And White Bean Pasta Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our creamy scallion and white bean pasta, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender pasta coated in a rich and flavorful sauce made with fresh scallions, creamy white beans, aromatic garlic, and a touch of tangy lemon juice. The addition of Parmesan cheese adds a nutty and savory dimension, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings a vibrant pop of color and freshness. Discover the seamless symphony of flavors in this easy-to-make pasta dish, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

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Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA WITH CREAMY WHITE BEANS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for the pasta
1 pound shell pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 small red onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces smoked provolone or smoked mozzarella, grated (about 2 cups)
One 5-ounce container baby spinach, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season well with salt. Add the pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than indicated in the package directions, about 7 minutes. Drain well reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil, carrot and onion to the skillet. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the pepper flakes and thyme and cook another minute. Stir in the drained beans and chicken broth. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use the back of a spoon to gently mash some of the beans. Set aside.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the pasta and toss to coat well. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and add the 1/2 cup pasta water as needed to maintain a creamy, broth-like sauce. Sprinkle in the spinach and cook until wilted.

SPAGHETTI WITH SCALLION SAUCE



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Categories     Garlic     Onion     Pasta     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb spaghetti
1/3 cup olive oil
4 cups chopped scallions (from 4 bunches)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • While pasta cooks, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook scallions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until scallions are softened and garlic begins to turn golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer scallion mixture to a blender and add zest, salt, pepper, remaining olive oil, and 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then purée until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.)
  • Drain pasta in a colander and return to pot.
  • Toss pasta with scallion purée, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat until pasta is well coated.

WHITE BEAN PRIMAVERA



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Pasta primavera, the creamy, vegetable-heavy pasta dish popularized in the 1980s at Le Cirque, in New York, is a little too fussy for a busy weeknight, but this reimagined white bean version comes together in less than a half-hour. The simple beans and vegetables feel fancy in their robe of cream, Parmesan, lemon juice and mustard. The dish is best with fresh spring vegetables, and it's also very flexible: Substitute spinach for the peas, a handful of halved cherry tomatoes for the carrot, and sugar snap peas for the asparagus. Drained jarred artichoke hearts wouldn't be out of place, either.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, beans, main course, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium to large zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into ½-inch thick semicircles
Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
8 ounces asparagus (about ½ large bunch) or green beans, or a mix, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 carrot, peeled, then shaved into strips with a peeler
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen peas (no need to thaw)
2 scallions, green and white parts, sliced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Black pepper
3 (15-ounce) cans butter beans or cannellini beans, drained
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice (from about 1/2 large lemon), plus more to taste
2 ounces grated Parmesan (about ½ cup), plus more for serving
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds or pine nuts
Fresh basil leaves, torn, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet (preferably straight-sided) over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and 1 teaspoon salt, and stir, then cook undisturbed in an even layer until one side is golden, about 4 minutes. (It's great if the butter browns, but decrease the heat if it threatens to get too dark.) Stir in the asparagus, carrot and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the peas, scallions and ½ teaspoon salt, then add the red-pepper flakes, oregano and a generous amount of black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the peas are warmed through and bright green, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the white beans and the cream, lower the heat to medium, and let the cream come to a simmer. Simmer for about 1 minute.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice, Parmesan and Dijon. Taste and season with more salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of warm water to the creamy beans to loosen as you like; the sauce will thicken as it cools. (You may need more water when you reheat any leftovers.) Serve in bowls topped with the nuts and a handful of basil leaves. Pass more Parmesan at the table.

ONE-POT WHITE BEAN PASTA



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This quick white bean pasta makes a wonderful One-pot family meal ready in less than 15 minutes. It's everything you want in a pasta dish: it's comforting, packed with fresh ingredients, BIG flavor, protein, veggies, and it's no fuss.

Provided by Katia

Categories     pasta

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp olive oil or extra virgin olive oil, plus more to drizzle
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp paprika
¼ or ⅛ tsp chili flakes*
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, or Great Northern beans
⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 ½ cups (600 ml) water or low sodium vegetable broth*
½ tsp fine salt, or according to taste
8 oz (220 grams) short pasta shapes (fusilli, penne, bow ties...)
4 oz (120 grams) baby spinach, washed
4 oz (120 grams) cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
2 oz (60 grams) freshly grated parmesan, plus more to serve

Steps:

  • Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant and smells good, about 45 seconds.
  • Add paprika, chili flakes, beans, black pepper, and give a good stir.
  • Add hot water or low sodium vegetable broth, salt, turn to high heat and bring to the boil.
  • Stir in pasta, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and cook stirring frequently. The amount of liquid is enough to partially cover the pasta (but keep an eye on it to make sure the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot, and add a touch of water if needed).
  • In the last 2 minutes of the pasta's cooking time, add fresh spinach, a handful at a time, and cherry tomatoes. Stir until the spinach is wilted, it takes a couple of minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, finish the dish with freshly grated parmesan, and give a good stir until the cheese melts and the pasta looks well combined (taste and adjust the season according to your taste if needed).
  • Serve immediately with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, more freshly ground black pepper and parmesan cheese if you like. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 244 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMED SCALLIONS ON PASTA



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This simple pasta side dish pairs nicely with roasted or grilled meat or chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 bunches scallions, sliced crosswise 3/4 inch thick (about 5 cups)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces thin spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 cup water; cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until scallions wilt and pan is almost dry, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add cream; stir to coat. Cover; reduce heat to low, and cook at a bare simmer (cream will separate if boiled), stirring occasionally, until scallions are tender, 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
  • Toss pasta with warm sauce and reserved pasta water; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

CRèME FRAîCHE PASTA WITH PEAS AND SCALLIONS



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Here's an easy weeknight pasta featuring crème fraîche, the richer, slightly less tangy cousin of sour cream. It's combined with Parmesan, lemon zest and starchy pasta cooking water for a sauce that is creamy, velvety and bright. Whole bunches of scallions caramelize until their edges char, lending sweetness and a hint of smoke, while raw scallions add color as a garnish. To preserve the brightness of the peas, throw them in the pasta cooking water at the very end and drain along with the shells. Plan appropriately, and the sauce and scallions can be prepared in the time it takes the pasta to cook.

Provided by Hana Asbrink

Categories     dinner, easy, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt and black pepper
3 bunches scallions (about 12 ounces)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound medium shells pasta
1 cup finely grated Parmesan
3/4 cup crème fraîche
1 lemon, zested (about 2 teaspoons zest), then quartered
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  • Trim the scallions. Thinly slice 1 or 2 scallions on the diagonal and set aside for garnish. Cut the remaining scallions into 1/2-inch-long pieces.
  • In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add the 1/2-inch scallion pieces, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until scallions start to caramelize, soften and brown in spots, about 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
  • Once the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce: In a large bowl, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the Parmesan, crème fraîche and lemon zest; mix to combine. Stir in 1/2 cup of the hot reserved pasta water until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the charred scallions.
  • When the pasta is done, add the peas to the water and turn off the heat. Immediately drain the pasta and peas together, and add them to the sauce in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly to combine, adding more reserved pasta water as desired to loosen the sauce to a silky texture. Season to taste.
  • Serve immediately. Divide among bowls and top with more pepper and reserved sliced scallions. Serve with the lemon wedges, for squeezing on top.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh scallions, garlic, and beans will make a big difference in the taste of the dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the scallions and garlic. If the pan is too crowded, the vegetables will steam instead of sautéing and they won't develop their full flavor.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Use a good quality Parmesan cheese. The Parmesan cheese is the finishing touch to this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that has a strong flavor.
  • Serve the pasta immediately. This dish is best served hot, so it's important to serve it immediately after it's made.

Conclusion:

This creamy scallion and white bean pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pasta is tossed in a creamy sauce made with scallions, white beans, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. The dish is simple to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add more or less garlic or Parmesan cheese, or you can use different types of beans. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover cooked pasta.

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