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Italian Bean Sauce

If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful sauce to add to your vegan pasta, look no further than this Italian bean sauce! The creamy cannellini beans, fragrant garlic, and aromatic herbs make for a delicious and satisfying base. The addition of tomato paste adds a rich, tangy note that perfectly balances the earthy beans. Whether you're a vegan or not, this sauce is sure to impress with its simple yet delicious combination of ingredients. Plus, it's versatile enough to use as a dip for crusty bread or as a topping for roasted veggies.

Cannellini beans are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, making them a nutritious addition to this Italian bean sauce. The garlic and dried herbs (basil and oregano) lend classic Italian flavors, while the tomato paste adds a touch of sweetness and acidity.

This bean sauce can be used in many ways - as a dip, spread, or pasta sauce. It can be thinned out with additional vegetable broth or water to make it more pourable or kept thick and chunky to use as a dip or spread. To use it as a pasta sauce, simply toss it with cooked pasta and some of its cooking water to create a creamy and flavorful dish. It can also be used as a topping for vegetables or spread onto sandwiches for added flavor and nutrition.

Italian-style Bean Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 can of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup of vegetable broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the drained and rinsed cannellini beans to the saucepan, and stir to combine.
  4. Add the vegetable broth or water to the saucepan, and stir until well combined.
  5. Add the tomato paste, dried basil, and dried oregano to the saucepan, and stir to combine.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve over your favorite pasta or vegetables.
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  1. G.F.VegJun 6, 2009, 12:40:00 PM

    any recipe that adds protein to a dish is something i want to try--excellent recipe and nice blog!

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  2. Mr. SauceAug 3, 2009, 10:19:00 PM

    Definitely, it's such a myth that you can not get enough protein as a vegan.

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