Spring Pasta with Fava Beans and Peas
Photo: Kang Kim; Styling: Jason Gledhill
Celebrate the first sweet offerings of the warm growing season with Spring Pasta with Fava Beans and Peas.
How to Make It
Step 1
Place fava beans in a large pot of boiling water; cook 1 minute. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain well. Remove tough outer skins from beans.
Step 2
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
Step 3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add bacon; sauté 3 minutes or until bacon begins to brown. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add mushrooms; sauté 3 minutes or until mushrooms begin to brown. Add fava beans and peas; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon oil, pasta, juice, and salt; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove pan from heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons cheese. Divide pasta mixture evenly among 4 bowls, and top evenly with remaining 3 tablespoons cheese and basil. Serve immediately.
Chef's Notes
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SFWoman's Review
I agree with Stephanie MS. The dish was quite good (probably because of the bacon), but the prep time of 45 minutes was ridiculous. The fava beans take forever. Ninety minutes is more like it!
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StephanieMS's Review
My boyfriend chose the recipe to bring as a side for hot dogs on the boat with my parents. It was amazing warm and ok chilled... Something about the bacon. He swears that he will never make anything with time consuming fava bean ever again. Double the time for the recipe.
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