With their smooth, pasty yet firm texture and mild flavor, lima beans are a supportive companion for pasta. Available in small and large sizes or use fava beans.
Directions
Trim and discard ends of broccolette; cut into 2-inch pieces. Prepare a large bowl of ice water; set aside.
In a Dutch oven, cook fava or lima beans in 3 quarts of boiling salted water for 1 minute; remove beans to ice water to cool, reserving boiling water in pot. Add pasta to boiling water; cook 4 minutes. Add broccolette and continue cooking 3 minutes more; drain.
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Culinary Expert Tip
If using fresh fava beans: Shell fava beans using a paring knife to remove tip and peel string. Remove beans; set aside. If using frozen lima beans: omit this step.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender. Add fava or lima beans and garlic; cook 3 minutes more.
Add cooked pasta, broccolette, chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, butter, salt and crushed red pepper to skillet; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until pasta absorbs most of the liquid. Sprinkle with Parmesan just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories400
Fat8g
Carbs67g
Protein19g
What to grab
Large bowl, Ice, Dutch oven, Colander, Large skillet