Fava Bean and Mint Linguine

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Fava Bean and Mint Linguine
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Health Score:
88 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
ready in 27 min.
Ready in
Calories:
504
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This beautiful summer pasta is a good source of protein thanks to the fava beans and cheese.

Use whole wheat pasta for an extra portion of fiber.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie504 cal.(24 %)
Protein24 g(24 %)
Fat10 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates77 g(51 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage7.5 g(25 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E0.8 mg(7 %)
Vitamin K7.3 μg(12 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin7.6 mg(63 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate104 μg(35 %)
Pantothenic acid0.7 mg(12 %)
Biotin4.5 μg(10 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.4 μg(13 %)
Vitamin C7 mg(7 %)
Potassium645 mg(16 %)
Calcium238 mg(24 %)
Magnesium102 mg(34 %)
Iron3.8 mg(25 %)
Iodine16 μg(8 %)
Zinc2.6 mg(33 %)
Saturated fatty acids5.5 g
Uric acid115 mg
Cholesterol32 mg
Complete sugar3 g

Ingredients

for
5
Ingredients
½ cup unshelled Fava bean
1 cup frozen peas
16 ozs uncooked Linguine
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
¾ tsp salt
1 cup part-skim Ricotta cheese
½ cup Parmesan (grated)
½ cup coarsely chopped, fresh mint
½ tsp freshly ground Black pepper
mint (for garnish)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Ricotta cheeseParmesanmintolive oilsaltmint

Preparation steps

1.
Remove beans from pods; discard pods. Cook beans with frozen peas in boiling water for 1 minute. Remove beans and peas with a slotted spoon and plunge into ice water; drain. Remove tough outer skins from beans; discard skins and set aside.
2.
Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Place pasta in a large bowl; add oil and salt. Toss well.
3.
Combine the 1 cup reserved pasta water, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped mint, and pepper. Add beans, peas and cheese mixture to pasta mixture; toss to combine. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

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