Fava Bean Pasta e Fagioli Recipe

Name: Fava Bean Pasta e Fagioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds fava bean pods, shelled; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving; 2 thick slices of lean, meaty bacon, cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick; 1 large carrot, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons; 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large garlic clove, very finely chopped; One 3-inch-long rosemary sprig; 1 quart chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1 cup tubetti or other small pasta; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

3 pounds fava bean pods, shelled
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
2 thick slices of lean, meaty bacon, cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick
1 large carrot, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large garlic clove, very finely chopped
One 3-inch-long rosemary sprig
1 quart chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1 cup tubetti or other small pasta
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving

1
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
2
Add the shelled fava beans and blanch until bright green, about 1 minute.
3
Drain and peel the favas.
4
In a large saucepan, heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
5
Add the bacon and cook over moderate heat until starting to brown, about 4 minutes.
6
Add the carrot, onion, garlic and rosemary and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the stock, cover and simmer over low heat until the carrot is tender, about 6 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente.
9
Drain.
10
Discard the rosemary sprig and season the soup with salt and pepper.
11
Add the favas, pasta and mint leaves.
12
Spoon the soup into bowls, drizzle with olive oil and serve, passing the cheese at the table.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds fava bean pods, shelled, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving, 2 thick slices of lean, meaty bacon, cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick, 1 large carrot, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons, and more.

Yes, Fava Bean Pasta e Fagioli 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.

Fava Bean Pasta e Fagioli

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