Orecchiette with Fresh Fava Beans, Ricotta, and Shredded Mint

Orecchiette with Fresh Fava Beans, Ricotta, and Shredded Mint
The recipe Orecchiette with Fresh Fava Beans, Ricotta, and Shredded Mint can be made in about 45 minutes. One serving contains 414 calories, 20g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of salt, orecchiette pasta, mint, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. It works well as a very affordable main course. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying.

Instructions

1
Remove beans from pods; discard pods. Cook beans in boiling water for 1 minute.
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Remove beans with a slotted spoon. Plunge beans into ice water; drain.
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Remove tough outer skins from beans; discard skins. Set beans aside.
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Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
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Place pasta in a large bowl; add oil and salt. Toss well.
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Combine the 1 cup reserved pasta water, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped mint, and pepper.
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Add beans and cheese mixture to pasta mixture; toss to combine.
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Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score24
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