A recipe for a creamy pasta dish made with butter beans (aka lima beans), making the sauce creamy and rich without the use of dairy products or eggs! An easy dish, reminds us of carbonara, but with way more cheap and simple ingredients. It can be done using few ingredients that you always have on hand. Add crispy fried bacon for a crunsh or leave it out and make a vegetarian og vegan version.
Perfect for a comfort food dinner, it is quick and easy to make. This dish is a must to have in you repertoire – for week nights, or when you have dinner guests. Try it today – you’ll be surprised! 🙂
Ingredients for 4 persons:
250 gr smoked bacon in cubes (optional)
500 gr of spaghetti pasta
2 cans of 400 gr (240 gr drained weight) butter beans / lima beans
2 onions, roughly chopped
4-5 cloves of garlic
1 topped tsp. og dried oregano
salt and pepper
1 grande c. à soupe d’origan séché
olive oil for frying bacon
parsley and parmesan for serving (if you wish)
Music:
Three Wise People – E’s Jammy Jams
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