SPAGHETTI WITH FAVA BEANS, BREAD CRUMBS AND MARJORAM
This recipe is inspired by a dish from southern Italy made with fresh peas rather than fava beans. Substitute one for the other, depending on what you find at the market. In the original peasant recipe, bread crumbs stand in for cheese, but I've given you the option here of Parmesan or pecorino.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Salt generously, and add the spaghetti. After five minutes, add the skinned favas. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally so the pasta doesn't stick together, until al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add the bread crumbs, marjoram, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until crispy, three to four minutes. Turn off the heat, and set aside.
- When the pasta is cooked al dente, remove 1/2 cup of the cooking water and transfer to a large serving bowl. Drain the pasta and fava beans, and add to the bowl. Add the bread crumb mixture, toss together and serve, passing the cheese at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 699, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 130 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 27 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 926 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams
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Saida
saida94@yahoo.comOverall, I thought this dish was pretty good.
Like Always
like-a85@gmail.comI'm not sure I would make this dish again.
Muneeb King
k.muneeb53@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to try something new.
SK JUNAEID
sk_j99@hotmail.comI didn't have any fava beans on hand, so I used frozen peas instead.
Ali Shafaat
shafaat.a@gmail.comI found the recipe to be a bit too complicated.
Nicholas Nordstrom
nnordstrom18@hotmail.frThe dish was a bit bland for my taste.
Nasirat Asokere
asokere93@hotmail.comI would have liked the sauce to be a little thicker.
Sarah Jones
j@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti.
Kyra G
g_k@yahoo.comI love that this dish is vegetarian.
Christopher Lackie
christopherlackie12@aol.comThe bread crumbs added a nice crunchy texture to the sauce.
Ibrahim Awan
awan_ibrahim62@gmail.comThis dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Anne Njoki
a_njoki@aol.comI'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I really enjoyed this dish.
Aisha Al Shirazi
a.s54@yahoo.comI added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce and it was even better.
Rafique Figo
rafique-f27@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
Gissella Jeannetth
j@hotmail.comI would definitely make this dish again.
Shahriya Jahan
j-s@yahoo.comThe marjoram added a nice touch of herbal flavor to the sauce.
Monarul munna
mmunna@yahoo.comI love how this dish is a great way to use up leftover fava beans.
John Knight
j-knight64@hotmail.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious.
oscar art
aoscar@hotmail.frThis spaghetti dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of fava beans, bread crumbs and marjoram created a unique and flavorful sauce.