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fava beans fresh basil fresh mint lemon juice salt freshly ground black pepper garlic extravirgin olive oil cavatappi pasta grape tomatoes Parmesan cheese
Viewed: 28 - Published at: 5 years agoIngredients
- 2 pounds unshelled fava beans (about 3 cups shelled)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (about 1 ounce)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
- 1 pound uncooked cavatappi pasta
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Method
- Remove beans from pods; discard pods. Cook beans in boiling water 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Remove outer skins from beans; discard skins.
- Combine basil and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor; process until smooth. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute, and process until well blended.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Combine pasta and basil mixture in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Add beans and tomatoes, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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