Creamy 'Marry Me' Butter Bean Pasta - A Decadent Vegetarian Dinner - Recipe By Me

Ingredients

• 9 oz (250 g) rigatoni, or another short pasta shape
• Lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
• 14 oz (400 g) can of butter beans, drained and patted dry
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp dried sage
• ½ red onion, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch red pepper or chili flakes, or to taste
• 1 tbsp mixed Italian seasoning
• ½ cup (140 g) sundried tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste (puree)
• 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy (double) cream
• 1 cup (100 g) parmesan style cheese, grated
• 1 small bunch basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups (75 g) baby spinach, chopped