This was super easy to throw together, but you DO need a food processor. Now, I didn't have fusilli pasta, so I used penne--any big, thick pasta would work, but I wouldn't use anything like spaghetti or linguine; I think it would get gunked together because the sauce is THICK. I will also admit this needed something...some kind of little kick, but I can't put my finger on what. I may add a little ground red pepper next time and see what happens. If you make it and find something yummy, let me know!
This makes enough for 4 servings.
2-3 cloves garlic (depends how big your cloves are)
1/4 tsp salt
1 15oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 TBSP olive oil
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 small zucchini (I sliced it, then cut the slices in quarters)
1-2 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped
1-2 green onions, chopped
pasta of your choice (I used half a box of whole wheat penne, because that's what I had, it made enough for 4)
1. Start the pasta water. Once boiling, add pasta and cook to directions.
2. While the water is boiling, put the garlic and salt in a food processor and process until combined and finely minced. Add the beans, basil and 2 Tbsp olive oil; process until smooth. If it won't get smooth for you, add water by tablespoons until it reaches the consistency you want (I had this problem, I added about 3 TBSP water). It will be smooth but VERY thick.
3. Heat the remaining TBSP olive oil in a skillet. Add veggies and cover, cook until tender, stirring occasionally (mine took about 5min).
4. Add the sauce to the skillet with the veggies. The sauce will thin a little as it heats. Stir occasionally.
5. Drain the pasta. Toss all together. Enjoy!!
Not a vegetarian/vegan? NO PROBLEM, mon! Add some grilled marinated chicken, or throw some parmesan cheese in your sauce. And let me know how it tastes!
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