Mediterranean Bean & Sardine Shell Pasta
A protein-packed, Mediterranean-inspired pasta featuring creamy cannellini beans, sardines, and a hint of lemon.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta shells
- 1 can (400g), drained and rinsed organic cannellini beans
- 1 can (100g), drained sardines
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- 3. Add cannellini beans, sardines, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
- 4. Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5. Serve topped with fresh parsley if desired.
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