TUSCAN FAVA BEAN AND ORECCHIETTE PASTA SALAD

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Tuscan Fava Bean and Orecchiette Pasta Salad image

We really love the texture, hardiness and earthiness of the fava beans, however, butter beans or large lima beans may be substituted.

Provided by Cathy Myers

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup orecchiette pasta
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (19 ounce) can fava beans, drained
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
⅔ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in orecchiette pasta and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, thyme, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is mixed.
  • Combine the fava beans, cooked pasta, grape tomatoes, red onion, celery, and basil in a large bowl. Toss to coat with the dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.7 calories, Carbohydrate 86 g, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 14.7 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 837.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Ulfat Jan
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Sajib Khan
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I love the bright and cheerful colors of this pasta salad. It's a perfect dish for a summer party.


Sardar shakoor
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Pookie Dozier
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pasta salad turned out dry and bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Hurum Ashfaq
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover fava beans, but it's not anything special.


Richard Lamar Oliver
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Meh.


dada abbey
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


NeRak bk
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible.


Ayla KING
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the fava beans and the orecchiette pasta.


Barbarian Ff
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I love the combination of textures in this dish. The crunchy fava beans and the soft orecchiette pasta are a perfect match.


Ephraim Tosam
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover fava beans. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Shanto Roy
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Easy to make and packed with flavor! The combination of fava beans, orecchiette pasta, and the tangy dressing is a winner. I'll definitely be making this again.


Samsung A10s
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This pasta salad is a delightful burst of Tuscan flavors! The fava beans and orecchiette pasta pair perfectly, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic and pepper to give it a bit of a kick, and it was a hit with my fami