This vegetarian main dish is made with green beans, white beans and pasta in a delicious lemon and garlic sauce. Its fast, simple, and a perfect weeknight pasta!
In a large pot, boil water and cook pasta until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Using the flat part of a knife, smash each piece of garlic just a little. Slice them into round, thin slices.
In a large saucepan, warm 4 Tablespoons olive oil over low-medium heat, and cook the garlic about 30 seconds - 1 minute, or until a bit soft but not burnt. Add the salt, lemon zest, the green beans, and ¼ cup of water. Cover and cook until beans are soft and water is mostly evaporated, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the white beans. Dump the drained pasta into the sauce pan and stir to coat well. Pour in the lemon juice and stir, then top with pepper to taste. Optional: add fresh basil and/or Parmesan cheese. Or stir in some pesto!