Fava Bean Penne Pasta

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Fava Bean Penne Pasta
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Health Score:
83 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
5 min.
Preparation
ready in 15 min.
Ready in
Calories:
1366
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This beautiful vegetarian dish provides fiber and protein thanks to the fava beans and protein from the cheese.

If you're vegan, simply omit the cheese or use a plant-based variety.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie1,366 cal.(65 %)
Protein60 g(61 %)
Fat8 g(7 %)
Carbohydrates258 g(172 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage23 g(77 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0.3 μg(2 %)
Vitamin E1.2 mg(10 %)
Vitamin K2.6 μg(4 %)
Vitamin B₁0.7 mg(70 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin18.6 mg(155 %)
Vitamin B₆0.9 mg(64 %)
Folate212 μg(71 %)
Pantothenic acid2 mg(33 %)
Biotin13.2 μg(29 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.1 μg(3 %)
Vitamin C3 mg(3 %)
Potassium1,770 mg(44 %)
Calcium232 mg(23 %)
Magnesium299 mg(100 %)
Iron10.1 mg(67 %)
Iodine10 μg(5 %)
Zinc7.3 mg(91 %)
Saturated fatty acids2 g
Uric acid344 mg
Cholesterol4 mg
Complete sugar2 g

Ingredients

for
6
Ingredients
8 cups Penne
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup Mushrooms
2 cups fresh Fava bean
1 cup Vegetable broth
½ cup Caper
kosher salt (to taste)
freshly ground Black pepper (to taste)
½ cup grated Parmesan
How healthy are the main ingredients?
MushroomParmesanolive oilsalt

Preparation steps

1.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until 1 minute less than al dente.
2.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute the mushrooms. Add the fava beans and cook for about 2 more minutes. Add the broth and capers, season with salt and pepper and simmer for about 5 minutes.
3.
Drain the pasta, and add it to the fava bean mixture. Cook together for about a minute. Serve immediately, with freshly grated parmesan sprinkled on top.

Comments

 
This looks amazing!

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