Green Soybean & Bacon Pasta

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   8 min hands-on

   • Finely chop the onion, garlic, and parsley. Set aside.
   • Cut the bacon into small pieces.

2. Cook Bacon and Onions

   7 min hands-on

   • Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil and bacon.
   • Cook until bacon is golden and crispy, stirring occasionally.
   • Add chopped onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and translucent.

3. Boil Pasta

   2 min hands-on10 min waiting

   • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt.
   • Cook the whole-grain pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta cooking water before draining.

4. Add Garlic and Soybeans

   2 min hands-on5 min waiting

   • Stir chopped garlic into the saucepan with bacon and onions. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
   • Add soybeans and a small amount of water to the pan. Cover and cook for 4–5 minutes until soybeans are tender and bright green.

5. Create Soybean Cream

   5 min hands-on

   • Remove half of the soybean mixture and transfer to a blender.
   • Add some reserved pasta water, half the cottage cheese, and all the parsley. Blend until smooth and creamy.

6. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   3 min hands-on

   • Return drained pasta to the saucepan with the remaining soybean mixture.
   • Add creamy soybean purée and stir until pasta is evenly coated.
   • Fold in the rest of the cottage cheese. Season with salt and black pepper.

7. Serve and Garnish

   1 min hands-on

   • Divide pasta into bowls.
   • Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with black pepper, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
   • Cooking tips:
   • To prevent the garlic from burning, reduce the heat slightly if it starts to brown too quickly.
   • If whole-grain pasta is unavailable, substitute with your preferred type, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
   • For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of pasta cooking water to adjust the sauce consistency before serving.
   • Cook the soybeans just until tender to retain their bright color and fresh flavor.