How to Make an Italian Traditional Pasta with Broad Beans

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor while being dairy-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.

In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add broad beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the broad beans.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

Season with black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add lemon zest and fresh mint, stirring gently to combine.

Serve warm, garnished with additional parmesan and mint.

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