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Tuscan White Bean Pasta [With Blistered Cherry Tomatoes]

Published: Aug 19, 2022 · Modified: Mar 18, 2025 by Toni · This post may contain affiliate links

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This 7-ingredient, 30-minute Tuscan white bean pasta with blistered cherry tomatoes and basil is a simple, fuss-free last-minute meal packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and bursting with flavor! A healthy, hearty, and customizable high-protein vegan pasta dish!

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Completed Vegan Tomato Basil Angel Hair Pasta in a white plate against a light background.
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  • Blistered Tomato Pasta with White Beans and Basil
  • The Ingredients
  • Optional add-ins & Recipe Variations
  • How to Make Cherry Tomato and White Bean Pasta?
  • Top Recipe Tips and Notes
  • What to Serve with Blistered Cherry Tomato Pasta?
  • How to Store and Reheat
  • Tuscan White Bean Pasta [With Blistered Cherry Tomatoes]

Blistered Tomato Pasta with White Beans and Basil

For those evenings where you want to get something on the table quickly with minimal fuss, this 30-minute Tuscan white bean and blistered tomato pasta is a must-try. It’s an inexpensive, simple, minimal recipe requiring just two pans and 7 ingredients, yet it is packed with a surprising amount of flavor (and nutrients)!

With a combination of hearty white beans, blistered cherry tomatoes, savory garlic, and fresh basil, this Tuscan white bean pasta has a wonderful sweet, tangy, savory, fresh flavor the entire family will love.

Even better, though juicy, bursty cherry tomatoes are a must during summer (and this is a go-to summer pasta dish!), they stay fairly juicy year-round, so you can enjoy this cherry tomato pasta any time!

This crowd-pleasing basil tomato pasta also makes for a filling and nutritious meal with plenty of fiber, plant-based protein, and antioxidants. There are also practically endless ways to customize this recipe.

Plus, you can enjoy the Italian pasta and beans warm and save the leftovers to enjoy as a blistered tomato and white bean pasta salad the entire family will love!

For more ways to enjoy beans, you might enjoy this vegetarian Instant Pot navy bean soup, mixed bean and vegetable stew, or butternut squash bean burritos.

The Ingredients

This vegan white bean pasta with tomato and basil requires just 7 base ingredients to make this flavorful, moreish meal.

Ingredients for Vegan Tomato Basil Angel Hair Pasta measured out against a white surface.

You might also like to use some additional sea salt and black pepper to season the blistered tomato pasta to your liking.

I also love to garnish the pasta with shredded vegan cheese like vegan parmesan cheese, torn vegan mozzarella, or nutritional yeast (which adds a nutty, 'cheesy', umami-rich flavor).

Optional add-ins & Recipe Variations

Even as a budget-friendly, good-for-you pasta dish, there are still plenty of ways to customize this cherry tomato pasta with white beans to your liking!

  • Vegan butter: A small amount added to the cherry tomato pasta will make a richer dish.
  • Lemon juice: A splash of lemon juice (and, optionally, zest) will add brightness and depth to the Tuscan white bean pasta.
  • Vegan cream cheese: To make a creamy, 'cheesy' sauce.
  • Vegan cream: A splash of your favorite dairy-free cream (like the cream from full-fat coconut milk) will make for a super creamy cherry tomato pasta.
  • Red pepper flakes: To garnish the basil tomato pasta and add heat.
  • Pine nuts: Lightly toast the pine nuts in a pan, then use them to garnish the blistered cherry tomato pasta.
  • Tofu: Like this crispy air fryer tofu, to add more protein for a heartier meal.
  • Vegetables: This Italian pasta and beans dish is simple enough that plenty of veggies will pair with the ingredients used, including:
    • Leeks (thinly sliced)
    • Cauliflower (small florets, pre-cooked)
    • Sweet corn (frozen, added in the last couple of minutes)
    • Peas (ditto the above)
    • Zucchini (thinly sliced)
    • Mushrooms (thinly sliced)
    • Kale or spinach
    • Olives (halved or sliced)
    • Asparagus (in 1-2 inch pieces)
    • Artichoke (pre-cooked and chopped)

When adding kale, you can boil it with the pasta for a few minutes. For spinach, stir it into the dish at the last minute and add a lid to allow it to naturally wilt into the pasta for a minute or two before serving.

How to Make Cherry Tomato and White Bean Pasta?

Follow just 4 simple steps to prepare this super simple and delicious Tuscan white bean pasta in just 30 minutes!

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Process shot of adding basil to pan.
Process shot of adding noodles to pan.

Step 1: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, chop the basil, and rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Then, cook your pasta/noodles. Reserve one cup of the pasta water when you drain the pasta and stir in the bouillon cube then set aside. Meanwhile, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, then add in the chopped basil.

Step 2: Then, stir in the pasta and pasta water-bouillon mixture.

For more blistered tomatoes, cook them in a skillet undisturbed (don’t overcrowd the pan or they’ll steam) for 2-3 minutes, then stir and repeat. Not stirring them often gives them a chance to blister and char.

Process shot of adding beans to pan.

Step 3: Then, add in the great northern beans, serve warm in bowls optionally topped with some vegan parmesan cheese and black pepper. Enjoy!

Top Recipe Tips and Notes

  • Save the starchy pasta water: The water you don’t use immediately for this sauce can be stored in the fridge (for 2 days) or the freezer to use in other sauces and stocks. If unsalted, you can also use it to water plants.
  • Don’t overcook the pasta: I usually cook it for a minute less than the package instructions or until the center of the pasta has just a speck of white for perfectly al dente results.
  • For a creamy sauce: You could blend some of the white beans with the seasoned pasta water to create a quick, creamy white bean pasta sauce.
  • If the tomatoes are very acidic: Add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavor.
  • For more of a tomato sauce: Use a handful of extra tomatoes, mashing about half down into a saucy consistency with the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher.
  • Be careful not to burn the garlic: Or it can add a bitter flavor to the entire basil tomato pasta dish.
Completed Vegan Tomato Basil Angel Hair Pasta in a white plate against a light background.

What to Serve with Blistered Cherry Tomato Pasta?

Enjoy a portion alone if you want a light meal. However, it will also pair well with:

  • Crusty bread or flatbread
  • Easy garlic herb focaccia or easy air fryer garlic bread
  • Steamed or roasted vegetables like air fryer sparagus or broccoli
  • A simple side salad – like a kale salad or vegan Caesar salad

Then finish the meal with a delicious easy peach crisp or pineapple strawberry nice cream!

How to Store and Reheat

Store: If you have any leftovers, allow them to cool, and then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I don’t recommend freezing this dish.

Reheat: The pasta will further soften and soak up the sauce, so if you choose to reheat it (on the stovetop or in a microwave), I recommend adding an extra splash of pasta water or broth. However, you can also enjoy this as a tomato and white bean pasta salad.

Completed Vegan Tomato Basil Angel Hair Pasta in a white plate against a light background.

If you try this Tuscan white bean and blistered cherry tomato pasta, I'd love to know your thoughts in the comments below. I'd also really appreciate a recipe card rating!

completed Vegan Tomato Basil Angel Hair Pasta in a white plate against a light background

Tuscan White Bean Pasta [With Blistered Cherry Tomatoes]

Toni
This 7-ingredient, 30-minute Tuscan white bean pasta with blistered cherry tomatoes and basil is a simple, fuss-free last-minute meal packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and bursting with flavor! A healthy, hearty, and customizable high-protein vegan pasta dish!
5 from 112 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 to 6
Calories 651 kcal

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Equipment

  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • knife set

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (1-pound) package of angel hair spaghetti
  • 1 cup of pasta water
  • 1 vegetable bouillon cube
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 4 large cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) package of cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 (15-ounce) can of great northern beans
  • ¼ cup of chopped basil

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook pasta according to package instructions. Before you strain the pasta, reserve one cup of the pasta water and stir in the bouillon cube. Set it aside.
  • In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Add the onion, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and basil, and saute for 4-5 minutes, until veggies are tender.
  • Stir in the angel hair spaghetti, beans, and pasta water.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • Save the starchy pasta water: The water you don’t use immediately for this sauce can be stored in the fridge (for 2 days) or the freezer to use in other sauces and stocks. If unsalted, you can also use it to water plants.
  • Don’t overcook the pasta: I usually cook it for a minute less than the package instructions or until the center of the pasta has just a speck of white for perfectly al dente results.
  • For a creamy sauce: You could blend some of the white beans with the seasoned pasta water to create a quick, creamy white bean pasta sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 651kcalCarbohydrates: 117gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 197mgPotassium: 944mgFiber: 12gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 445IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 5mg
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  1. Andrea says

    August 19, 2022 at 1:31 am

    5 stars
    love how quick this pasta dish is to whip up! so tasty!

    Reply
  2. Judith says

    August 20, 2022 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    Such a simple meal, and tasty too!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 20, 2022 at 9:58 pm

      Gotta love the simple ones!

      Reply
  3. Brittany F says

    August 20, 2022 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a flavorful pasta dish! It’s hearty and easy to make. I loved the blistered tomatoes.

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 20, 2022 at 9:58 pm

      So many yummy flavors all in one! It's a fave of mine too!

      Reply
  4. Giangi Townsend says

    August 20, 2022 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    I love the combination of beans and fresh tomatoes. This dish is amazing. Thank you for the angel hair pasta suggestion. I keep forgetting to use them and I so love how quick and delicious they are with fresh vegetables.
    thank you.

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 20, 2022 at 9:59 pm

      Right?! So so tasty and the thin texture of the pasta is spot on!

      Reply
  5. Jess says

    August 20, 2022 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    Such a delicious meal!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 20, 2022 at 9:59 pm

      Agreed! So filling and delicious!

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    August 20, 2022 at 10:32 pm

    5 stars
    Love a quick and easy pasta dish, this one looks so tasty and packed with protein for and easy mod week meal, yum!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 25, 2022 at 3:09 am

      Same! Pasta recipes always come in clutch!

      Reply
  7. Teodora says

    August 20, 2022 at 10:34 pm

    5 stars
    This pasta is so simple to make, and it is so good and healthy! I love it!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 25, 2022 at 3:09 am

      Right?! So easy and delicious!

      Reply
  8. Shelby says

    August 21, 2022 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    The cherry tomatoes give such a little flavor burst! Such a yummy pasta.

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 25, 2022 at 3:11 am

      Gotta love the addition of cherry tomatoes!

      Reply
  9. Donald Suthard says

    August 22, 2022 at 3:06 am

    In the photos showing the steps, what’s the brown liquid in the little bowl being added before the basil?

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 25, 2022 at 3:12 am

      Hi! It's the pasta water + pasta water with the dissolved bouillon cube 🙂

      Reply
  10. Tina says

    August 22, 2022 at 4:02 am

    5 stars
    Such a yummy pasta dish!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 25, 2022 at 3:13 am

      Agreed! This pasta recipe is the best!

      Reply
  11. Katie says

    August 22, 2022 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    this tuscan white bean pasta is so delicious! My non vegan boyfriend is already asking for me to make it again!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 25, 2022 at 3:13 am

      Love that!!! It's so easy to love this one!

      Reply
  12. Rachel says

    August 22, 2022 at 4:08 pm

    5 stars
    Love how simple and quick this pasta is—not to mention absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 25, 2022 at 3:14 am

      The simple ones are the best ones!!

      Reply
  13. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    August 23, 2022 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a delicious way to use those fresh tomatoes!!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 25, 2022 at 3:16 am

      So true! It elevates this pasta dish big time!

      Reply
  14. Gina H. says

    August 23, 2022 at 4:18 pm

    5 stars
    The Italian flavors in this recipe are scrumptious. Such a tasty and satisfying recipe!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 25, 2022 at 3:17 am

      Agreed! It hits the spot every time!

      Reply
  15. Karen says

    August 24, 2022 at 1:20 am

    5 stars
    Had this for dinner yesterday- it was delicious! Well balanced flavors and warmed up very nicely for leftovers today. Will definitely make again.

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 25, 2022 at 3:17 am

      So glad you enjoyed this pasta dish! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Janaye says

    August 24, 2022 at 3:17 am

    5 stars
    I have all these ingredients! Definitely making this during this week!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 25, 2022 at 3:30 am

      Perfect!! Hope you enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
  17. Nicola says

    January 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm

    5 stars
    Such a simple but delicious recipe! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      February 06, 2023 at 3:17 am

      The simple ones are always the best ones!

      Reply
  18. Katie says

    January 31, 2023 at 3:14 am

    5 stars
    This white bean pasta is amazing! The tomatoes add the perfect flavor too!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      February 06, 2023 at 3:18 am

      Yessss - such a delicious pasta recipe that everyone can enjoy!

      Reply
  19. Katie says

    February 27, 2023 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    Such an incredible recipe! Easy to make and the whole family loved it!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      March 05, 2023 at 5:11 am

      So glad the family enjoyed it! It's a yummy one!

      Reply
  20. Candice says

    May 12, 2023 at 7:40 pm

    What do we do with the beans? I don’t see them mentioned in the directions.

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      May 18, 2023 at 5:56 pm

      Sorry about that! You'll add it in along with the pasta and pasta water 🙂

      Reply

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