Creamy Lemon, White Bean, & Cauliflower Pasta
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • For the pasta:
  • 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into small bite-sized pieces
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 lemons, cut into slices
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 12 ounces pasta
  • For the sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small to medium sized onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1½ cup almond milk
  • 6 tablespoons parmesan, plus more for topping
  • 1 lemon, zested and juice to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. On a baking sheet, arrange white beans and cauliflower. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil to lightly coat. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Slice 2 lemons into slices and arrange on top. Place in preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, stirring a few times, until cauliflower is tender and golden brown in spots. Add spinach on top of the roasted cauliflower and beans, and place back in oven for about 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted, then remove from oven.
  2. Meanwhile, while cauliflower and beans are roasting, make the pasta and sauce. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving about ¼ cup pasta water.
  3. Make the sauce while the pasta cooks. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil. Once warm add onion. Cook until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add flour, and cook, stirring, for another 1-2 minutes. Add chicken broth, whisking until mixture is smooth and starting to thicken. Lower heat to a simmer and add almond milk, whisking to combine. Continue to cook over a low simmer until sauce is thickened. Add lemon zest and juice of about ½ the lemon, or more to taste. Stir in parmesan cheese, whisking until melted and well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, and a few tablespoons of pasta water, stirring to combine. Serve topped with extra parmesan.
Recipe by Wright Family Table at https://www.wrightfamilytable.com/creamy-lemon-white-bean-cauliflower-pasta/