Creamy Tomato and White Bean Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces wheat pasta or gluten-free pasta
• 2 large tomatoes
• 1.5 cups white beans
• 1 cup almond milk
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 0.25 cup basil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. 2Blend the ripe tomatoes, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and red pepper flakes until smooth to make the creamy tomato sauce.
3. 3Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. 4Pour the creamy tomato sauce into the pan with the garlic, bringing it to a simmer.
5. 5Rinse and drain the white beans, then add them to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. 6Add the cooked pasta to the pan, tossing to ensure it's fully coated with the sauce.
7. 7Chop the fresh basil and stir into the pasta just before serving.
8. 8Adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
9. 9Serve the pasta garnished with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast and a few fresh basil leaves.
10. 10Enjoy your meal knowing you're indulging in a dish that's both nutritious and true to Mediterranean flavors.