Budget Garlic and Herb Pasta with White Beans
This deliciously simple pasta dish combines garlic and herbs with protein-rich white beans, offering a quick, hearty, and budget-friendly meal.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
375
Calories
Macros · per serving
13g protein
65g carbs
8g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 300 g spaghetti
- 400 g canned white beans
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
- 2 liters water
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt.
- 2
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually 9-11 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Meanwhile, mince the garlic cloves.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Drain and rinse the canned white beans, then add them to the pan with the garlic.
- 6
Stir in dried oregano and dried basil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it to the pan with the bean mixture. Toss everything together to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Serve the pasta hot, seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
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