PASTA WITH MINT PESTO AND FAVA
Pasta need not weigh you down; serve this light recipe as a starter, or top it with meatballs for a heartier meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt. Blanch fava beans until bright green and tender when pinched, about 2 minutes. Transfer beans with a slotted spoon to a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking. When cool, peel off the tough outer skins, squeezing the beans from the skins (discard skins).
- Pulse almonds with garlic in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add cheese and the oil; process to a coarse paste. Add mint, and pulse a few times until coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl, and top with a thin layer to preserve the color.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons salt. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions (about 4 minutes for dried, 1 minute for fresh); reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain pasta. In a warmed serving bowl, mix pesto with enough reserved cooking water, then drain pasta. In a warmed serving bowl, mix pesto with enough reserved cooking water to form a thin sauce. Add pasta and fava beans, and toss well to combine.
- To serve, divide pasta among four dishes, and top with meatballs; garnish with mint, and sprinkle with more cheese.
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Lashonda Bradley
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fava beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mint pesto really helped to balance out the flavor of the beans.
mwabzy Ngosa
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover fava beans. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Fathima Azmina
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like the mint pesto, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great way to add a fresh, herbaceous flavor to pasta.
Anjali Pariyar
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!
Miko Cha
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta and is looking for something new and exciting to try.
Baby Carma
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to show off your culinary skills. It's impressive without being too difficult to make.
God Mercy
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the fava beans and the tanginess of the lemon zest are a perfect match.
perla orellana
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables.
Farhan Abbasu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mint, but I really enjoyed the flavor of the pesto in this dish. It was subtle and refreshing.
Daniela Mota
[email protected]This dish is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer meal.
Powel Otieno
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of pasta and vegetables and it's always delicious.
Baby Lon
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rutendo Faith
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.
Darin Wilson
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet flavor of the fava beans and the creamy texture of the pesto.
TaMeeR Hussain Khaskheli
[email protected]I love the vibrant green color of this dish. It's so inviting and makes me want to dig in.
Gerrard Obaji
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover fava beans. I also added some grilled chicken to make it a more complete meal.
Najjombwe Hadijah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fava beans, but they were surprisingly delicious in this dish. The mint pesto really helped to balance out their flavor.
SIBYL MASENGELI
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. I especially loved the addition of the lemon zest, which added a nice citrusy touch.
Mohammed Omar Hassan
[email protected]This pasta dish was a delightful explosion of flavors! The combination of mint pesto and fava beans created a unique and refreshing taste that left me craving more.