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Fava Beans, Shrimp And Savory W/ Orecchiette Pasta

Cuisine: Italian
Type: Fish, Pasta, Shellfish
Serves: 1 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs 1135g / 40ozFresh fava beans - in the pod
3 tablespoons 45mlOlive oil
2 teaspoons 10mlSlivered garlic
2 oz 56gPancetta cut into tiny dice - about 1/3 cup
3/4 lb 340g / 11ozMedium size shelled shrimp
1   Pinch red chile flakes
1 tablespoon 15mlChopped fresh savory <<or>>
2 tablespoons 30mlChopped fresh basil
1/2 cup 31g / 1.1ozRipe tomato - seeded, diced
2 teaspoons 10mlGrated lemon zest
8 oz 227gDry orecchiette pasta - , cooked al dente
  Rich chicken - shellfish or vegetable stock, if desired
  Salt and freshly ground pepper garnish
  Shaved parmesan or asiago cheese
  Savory or basil sprigs

Recipe Instructions

Remove beans from the pod and drop into boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes. Strain and immediately drop into ice water to stop the cooking. When cool, drain and remove the tough bitter outer skin. Set beans aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauteegarlic over moderate heat until soft but not brown, add pancetta and sautee1 minute longer until translucent. Add shrimp, fava beans, chile flakes and savory and toss until shrimp just turn pink, 1-2 minutes. Add tomato, lemon zest and pasta and toss to warm through. If mixture seems dry, add a little stock. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with shavings of cheese and savory or basil sprigs.

Yield: 4 servings

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Source:
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