Pasta con Salsa di Piselli e Fave

Pasta con Salsa di Piselli e Fave is a vibrant and creamy vegan dish that celebrates the freshness of peas and fava beans, combined with al dente pasta. This delightful meal is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect dinner option.

Ingredients

• Pasta (e.g., spaghetti or linguine) - 160 grams
• Frozen peas - 100 grams
• Fava beans (shelled) - 100 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable broth - 200 ml
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil leaves - 10 grams, chopped
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons (optional)

Steps

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the frozen peas and fava beans to the pan, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth, but leave some texture if desired. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.
6. When the pasta is done, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Add the pasta to the sauce, mixing well. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and nutritional yeast if using.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from fava beans.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins A, C, and K from peas and basil.

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