Creamy Pasta with Broccoli and White Beans

Preparation

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  Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, peel the onion and dice it finely. Divide the broccoli into small florets, peel the stem, and dice it finely as well.

Cook Pasta & Broccoli

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  Once the water boils, add the pasta and cook according to package directions (approx. 14–15 minutes). About 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the pot. After cooking, drain the pasta and broccoli and briefly rinse under cold water.

Prepare Sauce

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  For the sauce, place the drained white beans, lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, nutritional yeast flakes, onion powder, and vegetable broth into a tall blending container. Peel and add the garlic. Blend everything with an immersion blender until a smooth cream forms. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Sauté & Mix

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  Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and diced broccoli stems for approx. 2–3 minutes until translucent. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli florets and sauté for another 3–4 minutes. Finally, stir in the prepared sauce, reduce the heat, and let everything simmer gently for 4–5 minutes until the sauce has reached the desired consistency.

Serve

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  Divide the pasta among plates, sprinkle with pine nuts, and serve. Garnish with fresh basil or a lemon wedge as desired.