PASTA WITH FAVA BEANS AND LEMON SAUCE
I think this is such a fabulous dish to celebrate Spring!! Fava bean (also called Broad beans) season is late spring and after the beans are ready to use this prepares so fast, you'll have more time to spend outside in the lengthening daylight. If you don't have access to fresh or frozen fava beans, you can substitute lima beans (not my favourite, but some like them) or edamame. This recipe is from Organic Style, 5/2005, I added a bit of garlic and garnished with a little mint. The prep time mostly is shelling the fava beans, the cooking time includes removing their outer skins.
Provided by bikerchick
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Shell fava beans and cook in a medium pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes.
- Drain and immediately plunge into a large bowl of ice water.
- Peel off outer skins of beans---there is a dark green, thick ridge on the rounded side of the bean-starting there, pinch the skin and pull it open, once the skin opens a bit you can squeeze the bottom and the bean slips out into your bowl.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente (you definitely don't want to overcook the pasta for this dish).
- Reserve a half cup of the water the pasta has cooked in and drain pasta in colander, you don't have to worry about excess water in the "little ears" as it will help tie the pasta sauce together.
- Return pot to medium heat, add butter and garlic, cook until garlic is soft.
- Add half-and-half, heat one minute.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest and pepper.
- Add pasta and cheese, stirring until pasta is coated and cheese is melted.
- Add favas and toss, adding a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water if pasta seems dry (the starch from the cooking water will help make the sauce creamy, it shouldn't seem sticky).
- Serve immediately in warm bowls, garnishing with mint if desired.
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Abu Lara
[email protected]This recipe is not worth your time. The sauce was bland and the fava beans were tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
sakil rony
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The sauce curdled and the fava beans were burnt. I had to order takeout instead.
MD ROHAN HASSAN
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The sauce was too sour and the fava beans were too crunchy. I ended up throwing the whole dish away.
Nishu Vai
[email protected]This recipe is a fail. The sauce was too thin and the fava beans were not cooked through. I do not recommend this recipe.
Asadkhan Asadkhan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out terrible. The sauce was watery and the fava beans were hard. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Frank Anderson
[email protected]This pasta dish was a waste of time. The sauce was bland and the fava beans were mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.
Kim Keeshan
[email protected]I was disappointed with this dish. The sauce was too lemony and the fava beans were undercooked. I won't be making this again.
Sita Khotai
[email protected]This pasta dish was just okay. The sauce was a little bland and the fava beans were a bit tough. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Angi Neidlinger
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lemon sauce was light and flavorful, and the fava beans were not overpowering. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mis Mess
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to showcase fava beans. The sauce is simple but flavorful, and the fava beans are perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Joseph Brown
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. The lemon sauce is light and refreshing, and the fava beans add a nice pop of flavor. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal.
Janicea George
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to enjoy fava beans. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the fava beans add a nice sweetness and crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sama Shereef
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy lemon sauce and the fava beans added a nice touch of elegance. I will definitely be making this again.
Precious Nkhoma
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the fava beans add a nice crunch. I served it over pasta, but I think it would also be good on chicken or fish.
Abdussalam Sulaiman Abdulkadir
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon sauce is tangy and bright, and the fava beans add a nice sweetness. It's a great dish for a spring or summer meal.
Mr Sawood
[email protected]This pasta dish was a great way to use up some leftover fava beans. The sauce was simple to make and the whole dish came together quickly. It was a light and flavorful meal that I would definitely make again.
Pewa Linus
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lemon sauce was light and flavorful, and the fava beans were not overpowering. I'll definitely be making this again.
Paige Polegato
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lemon sauce was perfectly balanced and the fava beans added a nice texture. I highly recommend this dish!
Myah Jones
[email protected]I cooked this dish last night for my family and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and tangy, and the fava beans added a nice crunch and sweetness. Will definitely be making this again.
Don Tamakloe
[email protected]This pasta dish was a delightful burst of spring flavors! The fava beans and lemon sauce complemented each other perfectly, creating a light and refreshing dish that was both flavorful and satisfying.