Ingredients

  • 8 oz shell pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 None onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves, plus additional, to serve
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups frozen fava beans, thawed and peeled
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to package directions. Drain well and return to pan. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Saute onion and garlic 3-4 mins, until tender.
  • Stir in cannellini beans and stock. Reduce heat to low; simmer gently 3-4 mins. Add cream and return to simmer..
  • Transfer to food processor with mint and lemon juice. Process until smooth. Season to taste.
  • Add sauce, fava beans and 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese to hot pasta; toss to combine. Serve with remaining Parmesan cheese and additional mint leaves.