Dinner Tonight: Pasta With Fava Beans, Red Bell Pepper, And Bacon Recipe Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Pasta With Fava Beans, Red Bell Pepper, And Bacon Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 strips bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces; 1/2 red pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup of shelled fava bean (from approximately 1 pound of unshelled); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Zest of 1 lemon; 1/2 pound pasta, any long kind will do, fettucini or spaghetti; Parmesan; Salt

Servings: persons

4 strips bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup of shelled fava bean (from approximately 1 pound of unshelled)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 pound pasta, any long kind will do, fettucini or spaghetti
Parmesan
Salt

1
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon and cook until the fat has rendered and it begins to crisp. Remove to a paper towel. Add the chopped onion and red pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
2
Toss in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the fava beans and the crisped bacon and cook until warmed, about another minute or so. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and zest.
3
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according directions. When done, transfer to skillet. Mix until thoroughly combined and add more pasta water if it looks dry. Season with salt and grate some Parmesan on top.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 strips bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces, 1/2 red pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 medium onion, sliced, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Pasta With Fava Beans, Red Bell Pepper, And Bacon Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dinner Tonight: Pasta With Fava Beans, Red Bell Pepper, And Bacon Recipe

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