Roasted Garlic White Bean Pasta

Step 1

Heat the oven to 400 F. Slice the top from the garlic head, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap, and roast until soft.

Step 2

Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water.

Step 3

Squeeze the roasted garlic into a blender with the beans, vegetable broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; blend until smooth.

Step 4

Toss the pasta with the sauce, spinach, remaining olive oil, and enough pasta water to loosen.

Step 5

Finish with lemon zest, parsley, and red pepper flakes.