Pasta With Spring Greens And Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Pasta With Spring Greens And Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 oz frozen fava beans; 1 pkg (16 oz) gemelli pasta; 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 cup shelled fresh peas; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp finely grated lemon peel; 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs; 5 oz goat cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

Servings: persons

1
Place fava beans in large heatproof bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand 10 mins. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel grey outer shells from beans; discard shells.
2
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling water until tender; drain. Return pasta to pan; cover to keep warm.
3
Heat 1/3 cup oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add zucchini, half the garlic and peas; cook, stirring, about 5 mins or until zucchini softens. Add fava beans; cook 1 min.
4
For the lemon and garlic crumbs, heat butter and 1 tbsp oil in medium skillet on medium heat. Add remaining garlic, lemon peel and breadcrumbs; cook, stirring, until breadcrumbs are golden and crisp.
5
Combine pasta with zucchini mixture, cheese and mint. Top with lemon and garlic crumbs to serve.

826

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 oz frozen fava beans, 1 pkg (16 oz) gemelli pasta, 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Spring Greens And Goat Cheese 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.

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Pasta With Spring Greens And Goat Cheese

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