Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Fava Beans, Red Bell Pepper, and Bacon

Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Fava Beans, Red Bell Pepper, and Bacon
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Fava Beans, Red Bell Pepper, and Bacon a try. This recipe makes 2 servings with 785 calories, 33g of protein, and 27g of fat each. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of bell pepper, garlic, parmesan, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon and cook until the fat has rendered and it begins to crisp.
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2
Remove to a paper towel.
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Add the chopped onion and red pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
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Toss in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the fava beans and the crisped bacon and cook until warmed, about another minute or so.
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Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and zest.
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Meanwhile, cook the pasta according directions. When done, transfer to skillet.
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Mix until thoroughly combined and add more pasta water if it looks dry. Season with salt and grate some Parmesan on top.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings2
Health Score44
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