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Orecchiette with Fresh Fava Beans, Ricotta, and Shredded Mint Recipe

Orecchiette with Fresh Fava Beans, Ricotta, and Shredded Mint Recipe

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Orecchiette with Fresh Fava Beans, Ricotta, and Shredded Mint

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Nutrition

217

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lb unshelled fava beans (about 1 cup shelled)
1 lb uncooked orecchiette pasta
1 tsp extravirgin olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup (2 oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
mint sprigs (optional)

Directions:

Remove beans from pods; discard pods. Cook beans in boiling water for 1 minute. Remove beans with a slotted spoon. Plunge beans into ice water; drain. Remove tough outer skins from beans; discard skins. Set beans aside.
Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Place pasta in a large bowl; add oil and salt. Toss well.
Combine the 1 cup reserved pasta water, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped mint, and pepper. Add beans and cheese mixture to pasta mixture; toss to combine. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	217.17 Kcal (909 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.73g	7%
Cholesterol	14.79mg	5%
Sodium	384.01mg	16%
Potassium	169.2mg	4%
Total Carbs	32.2g	11%
Sugars	1.54g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.53g	14%
Protein	9.96g	20%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	10%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Iron	119.1mg	662%
Calcium	178.2mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	153.73 Kcal (644 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.35g	7%
Cholesterol	10.47mg	5%
Sodium	271.83mg	16%
Potassium	119.77mg	4%
Total Carbs	22.8g	11%
Sugars	1.09g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.5g	14%
Protein	7.05g	20%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	33%
Iron	84.3mg	662%
Calcium	126.1mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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