By Ceri Cooper
Tomato and red pepper butter bean pasta
7 steps
Cook:20min
Updated at: Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:58:54 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
37
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories510 kcal (25%)
Total Fat14.3 g (20%)
Carbs77.9 g (30%)
Sugars8.9 g (10%)
Protein16.8 g (34%)
Sodium393 mg (20%)
Fiber7.5 g (27%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the packet.
Step 2
2. While it’s cooking, heat a little olive oil and gently fry the onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
Step 3
3. Add the garlic and tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.
Step 4
4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, butter beans and roasted peppers. Simmer for 8–10 minutes.
Step 5
5. Stir in the cream cheese or crème fraîche until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Step 6
6. Add a splash of the pasta cooking water if the sauce is too thick.
Step 7
7. Toss with the cooked pasta and top with grated cheese if you’d like.
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