Fava Bean And Shiitake Ragout With Penne Recipe

Name: Fava Bean And Shiitake Ragout With Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shelled, skinned fresh fava beans; 8-10 shiitake mushrooms, cut off stems and reserve, slice caps thin; 1 leek, white & light green parts, chopped; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 tbs butter; 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 4 thin asparagus stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 lb. small penne; 1 cup vegetable broth; salt to taste; fresh ground pepper to taste; 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley or mixture of parsley, mint & tarragon; shavings of parmigiano reggiano or pecorino romano cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup shelled, skinned fresh fava beans
8-10 shiitake mushrooms, cut off stems and reserve, slice caps thin
1 leek, white & light green parts, chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tbs butter
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
4 thin asparagus stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 lb. small penne
1 cup vegetable broth
salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
2 tbs chopped fresh parsley or mixture of parsley, mint & tarragon
shavings of parmigiano reggiano or pecorino romano cheese

1
Set a stock pot of water on stove for pasta. While the water heats:
2
Heat butter and oil in skillet. Saute leek, shallot, and sliced shiitake caps until mushrooms have reabsorbed their liquid. Add salt & pepper to taste. Remove from heat, set aside.
3
Simmer broth in shallow sauce pan. Blanch fava beans in the broth for a minute, remove and cool. Blanch asparagus for 1-2 minutes, remove and cool. Add shiitake stalks to remaining broth, simmer on the back burner to reduce while making pasta.
4
When pasta water is boiling, cook pasta al dente. Drain in colander, return to pot. Ladel some hot broth into the penne and stir (discard shiitake stems). Stir in 1/2 the parsley/herbs.
5
Reheat the shiitake mixture in the same skillet, add fava beans and asparagus, saute 2 minutes.
6
Add vegetable mixture to pasta and stir. Spoon into pasta bowls. Ladel some broth on top. Finish with shavings of cheese, and fresh ground pepper to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shelled, skinned fresh fava beans, 8-10 shiitake mushrooms, cut off stems and reserve, slice caps thin, 1 leek, white & light green parts, chopped, 1 shallot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Fava Bean And Shiitake Ragout With Penne 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fava Bean And Shiitake Ragout With Penne

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