Orecchiette with Fresh Fava Beans, Ricotta, and Shredded Mint

Orecchiette with Fresh Fava Beans, Ricotta, and Shredded Mint
Orecchiette with Fresh Fava Beans, Ricotta, and Shredded Mint might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 414 calories, 20g of protein, and 8g of fat each. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. If you have parmesan cheese, extravirgin olive oil, orecchiette pasta, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

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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