Spring Pasta with Fava Beans and Peas |
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Celebrate the first sweet offerings of the warm growing season with Spring Pasta with Fava Beans and Peas. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups shelled fava beans (about 1 3/4 pounds unshelled) |
6 ounces uncooked campanelle or farfalle (bow tie pasta) |
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided |
6 center-cut bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
1 1/2 cups sliced red onion |
8 garlic cloves, sliced |
3 ounces thinly sliced mushrooms |
1 cup fresh shelled or frozen green peas, thawed |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
1 1/2 ounces fresh pecorino romano cheese (about 6 tablespoons), grated and divided |
1/2 cup torn basil leaves |
Directions:
1. Place fava beans in a large pot of boiling water; cook 1 minute. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain well. Remove tough outer skins from beans.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add bacon; sauté 3 minutes or until bacon begins to brown. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add mushrooms; sauté 3 minutes or until mushrooms begin to brown. Add fava beans and peas; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon oil, pasta, juice, and salt; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove pan from heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons cheese. Divide pasta mixture evenly among 4 bowls, and top evenly with remaining 3 tablespoons cheese and basil. Serve immediately.
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