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Broad Beans with Ricotta and Salsa Verde

Cultural Context

Broad beans, also known as fava beans, are a staple in Italian cuisine, particularly in the spring when they're at their peak. This dish highlights the vibrant flavors of fresh ingredients, celebrating the arrival of spring produce. Traditionally, it’s enjoyed as a light appetizer or side dish, showcasing the creamy texture of ricotta paired with the herbaceous notes of salsa verde. Today, variations can be found across Mediterranean cuisines, reflecting local herbs and cheeses.

ItalianITside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
500gr di PENNETTE lisce o rigate
150gr di Nduja in budello artigianale
300gr di fave fresce sgusciate
1 cipolla rossa di tropea media
Olio extra vergine di oliva Calabrese
Ricotta salata di pecora
3 cucchiai di panna da cucina
2 cucchiai di polvere di peperone dolce
150gr di pane raffermo sbriciolato
una diecina di tarallini al finocchio calabresi
60gr di pancetta tesa calabrese

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

salsa verde

🥗Healthier: chimichurri

💰Cheaper: store-bought pesto

Chimichurri provides a fresh flavor similar to salsa verde.

1

Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

2

In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped red onion until translucent.

3

Add the Nduja and pancetta to the pan, cooking until the pancetta is crispy and the Nduja is melted.

4

Stir in the fresh fava beans and cook until tender.

5

Add the cream and sweet pepper powder, mixing well.

6

Combine the cooked penne with the sauce, ensuring the pasta is well coated.

7

Serve topped with crumbled ricotta salata and garnished with crumbled stale bread and tarallini.

Cooking Techniques

blanchingmixinggarnishing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Fava Beans with RicottaFava Bean Salad
Local Name: Fave con Ricotta e Salsa Verde

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