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Learn how to make Creamy Vegan Pasta with Peas

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The amazingly creamy pasta sauce is made with  butter beans! It's blended with pasta water, red pepper flakes, and garlic, so this dish is packed with spice and flavor!

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Add the olive oil, shallots, garlic, and pine nuts to the small saucepan  with a pinch of salt. 

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Stir the mixture occasionally for 3 minutes or so as the nuts develop a pale golden color.

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Add red pepper flakes, chopped oregano, & beans and stir for 3 more minutes. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Set aside the bean mixture to cool. In the meantime, cook pasta.

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Carefully transfer ½ cup to ¾ cup salted pasta water to the blender along with the bean mixture. Add the nutritional yeast.

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Carefully blend  for 30 to 60 seconds on medium speed until creamy and set aside.

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Drain the pasta in a colander, reserve pasta water.  Place bean sauce in large saucepan. Add the cooked pasta along with ½ cup of the starchy water.  Mix well to combine.

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Bring to a gentle simmer & add peas. Stir for 5 minutes, cooking at low to low-medium heat until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in lemon juice & lemon zest just before serving.

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TIPS: Serve in shallow bowls and garnish with freshly ground black pepper and oregano leaves. Serve immediately since the sauce thickens as it cools.

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