White Bean Alfredo Sauce

My niece, Amie sent me this recipe. This is what she said about it: "Tried this last night...AWESOME! (I added parm to it and I also threw in a few ounces of light cream cheese I had leftover from another recipe),"

White beans can be beaten and blended into a creamy Alfredo-style pasta sauce in no time. The recipe requires only six ingredients, many of which you can find in just about any vegan kitchen.
The recipe below can be enjoyed tossed with your favorite pasta. You can also add veggies to make it a complete meal. Enjoy!


1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked white beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
Parsley (optional)


1. In a sauté pan over low heat, melt the butter or margarine. Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor, add the white beans and 1 cup of milk. Blend until completely smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add the remaining milk until you reach the desired consistency.

3. Pour the sauce back into the pan over low heat, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Add fresh herbs, such as parsley, if desired. Cook until the sauce is warm. Serve over paata.