Fettuccine with Fresh Fava Beans and Pancetta Recipe

Name: Fettuccine with Fresh Fava Beans and Pancetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh fava beans, in their shells; 1 pound dried fettuccine; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 pound thinly sliced pancetta, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 head escarole, torn into bite-size pieces; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for passing if desired

Servings: persons

2 pounds fresh fava beans, in their shells
1 pound dried fettuccine
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 pound thinly sliced pancetta, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 head escarole, torn into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for passing if desired

1
Shell the fava beans and blanch in boiling salted water for 2 minutes.
2
Drain and, when cool enough to handle, slip off the tough outer skin of the beans.
3
Discard skins and reserve beans on the side.
4
Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine, stirring often, until al dente.
5
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the onion and pancetta and cook until the onion is soft and the pancetta begins to crisp, about 7 minutes.
7
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
8
Add the favas and escarole to the pancetta and cook until the beans are tender, about 5 minutes.
9
When the pasta is al dente, drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
10
Add the pasta, reserved cooking liquid, and heavy cream to the fava mixture and cook, tossing to mix thoroughly, until everything is heated through.
11
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
12
Garnish with 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano and serve immediately.
13
Pass the extra grated cheese at the table.

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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: 2 pounds fresh fava beans, in their shells, 1 pound dried fettuccine, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fettuccine with Fresh Fava Beans and Pancetta 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.

Fettuccine with Fresh Fava Beans and Pancetta

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