Vegetarian White Bean ‘Alfredo’ with Linguine
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, and bring to a boil over highheat. Cook pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until thepasta has cooked through, about 11 minutes. Drain well.Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.Stir in the garlic, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add2/3 cup of the beans and 1/2 cup of soy milk; mash with the back ofa spoon or a potato masher to create a thick paste. Stir in theremaining soy milk to create a thick sauce. Mix in the remainingbeans and asparagus; simmer until asparagus is tender. Season totaste with salt and pepper. Toss pasta with the sauce, and serve.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups soy milk
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch pieces salt and black pepper to taste