Vegetarian White Bean 'Alfredo' with Linguine

• 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked navy beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups soy milk
• 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• salt and black pepper to taste

1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Cook pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, about 11 minutes.
3. Drain well.
4. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
5. Stir in the garlic, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
6. Add 2/3 cup of the beans and 1/2 cup of soy milk; mash with the back of a spoon or a potato masher to create a thick paste.
7. Stir in the remaining soy milk to create a thick sauce.
8. Mix in the remaining beans and asparagus; simmer until asparagus is tender.
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10. Toss pasta with the sauce, and serve.

linguine pasta, butter, garlic, cooked navy beans, soy milk, salt

Taken from allrecipes.com/recipe/vegetarian-white-bean-alfredo-with-linguine/ (may not work)