Budget recipes

Cannellini pasta for $7.20

Cannellini pasta for $7.20

Serving size: Serves 4
Cooking time: Less than 60 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main
Favourite flavours: Easy recipes, Pasta
Convenience recipes: Budget, four or less

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INGREDIENTS

250g shell pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
400g can cannellini beans,
drained, rinsed
¼ cup chicken or vegetable stock
300ml carton cream
1/3 cup mint leaves, plus extra,
to serve
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups frozen broad beans,
membranes removed
½ cup shaved parmesan
METHOD

  1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet instructions. Drain well and return to pan. Keep warm.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan on medium. Saute onion and garlic 3-4 minutes, until tender.

  3. Stir in beans and stock. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently 3-4 minutes. Add cream and return to simmering point.

  4. Transfer to food processor with mint and juice. Process until smooth. Season to taste.

  5. Toss sauce through hot pasta with broad beans and half the parmesan. Serve hot with remaining parmesan and extra mint leaves.


TOP TIP
  • Serve with shaved baby fennel and chopped long red chilli.

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