Pasta with Fava Beans and Lemon Sauce
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, this Pasta with Fava Beans and Lemon Sauce is a true celebration of fresh, seasonal flavors. Featuring tender, vibrant fava beans paired with a luscious lemon-infused cream sauce, this recipe brings a gourmet touch to your weeknight pasta routine. The delicate balance of citrusy tang, savory garlic, and rich Parmesan creates a symphony of flavors, while the customizable pasta choice ensures it's a dish anyone can enjoy. Perfectly finished with fresh parsley and a sprinkling of cheese, this quick and easy recipe—ready in just 35 minutes—is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a burst of springtime comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fava beans (fresh or frozen, shelled)
- 12 ounces Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or your choice)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
- 1 whole Lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 cup Reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add fava beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Once cooled, peel the outer skins from the beans and set aside.
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the zest and juice of one lemon. Add the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Add the peeled fava beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, using tongs to combine. Gradually add some reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to loosen the sauce if needed.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss to melt and coat evenly.
Finish with a garnish of fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve immediately, with extra Parmesan cheese on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.2 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.4 g | 357% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3915 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.6 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 85.0 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1093 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1654 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
