FARFALLE WITH ARTICHOKES, PEAS, FAVAS AND ONIONS

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The vegetable ragout that accompanies the farfalle here is inspired by a more labor-intensive, longer-cooking Sicilian spring stew called fritteda. The Sicilian version would also include fennel, and a lot more olive oil.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Juice of 1 lemon
4 medium or 2 large artichokes, or 8 baby artichokes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 pound spring onions or scallions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds fava beans, shelled and skinned
2 cups shelled peas (about 2 1/2 pounds fresh peas in the pod)
2 teaspoons chopped mint
3/4 pound farfalle
Freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino (or a combination) for serving

Steps:

  • Fill a bowl with water and add the lemon juice. Cut away the stem and the top third of each artichoke, break off the leaves and trim them down to the bottoms, placing them in the water as you go along. Quarter them and slice large quarters about 1/4 inch thick. Save the leaves and steam them; serve them as a first course or a side dish.
  • Drain the artichoke hearts and dry on a clean dish towel. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy lidded skillet or Dutch oven. Add the sliced artichoke hearts and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium, add the onions (or scallions) and cook, stirring, until the onions are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the peas and favas, 2/3 cup water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until all of the vegetables are tender. Taste, adjust salt and add pepper to taste. Stir in the mint and remove from the heat, but keep warm while you cook the pasta.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt to taste and the pasta. Cook al dente, usually 10 to 11 minutes for farfalle. Add a ladleful of the cooking water from the pasta to the vegetable mixture and drain the pasta. Toss with the vegetables and serve, with Parmesan or Pecorino, or both.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 488, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 23 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 954 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams

marvel akinyi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used frozen peas and fava beans and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Alhaz Hossen
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This is a very flavorful dish. I used fresh fava beans and they were delicious. The artichokes and peas added a nice touch of flavor and color. I will definitely be making this again.


Imad Rahman
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This is a great recipe to use up leftover vegetables. I used frozen peas and fava beans and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Thulisile Fakudze
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. I used frozen peas and fava beans and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Pro Man
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This is a very versatile dish. I have made it with different vegetables and it always turns out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Olusola Adewole
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used frozen peas and fava beans and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


md afride
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This is a very flavorful dish. I used fresh fava beans and they were delicious. The artichokes and peas added a nice touch of flavor and color. I will definitely be making this again.


James Koontz
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This is a great recipe to use up leftover vegetables. I used frozen peas and fava beans and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Fahad Asif
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The artichokes were especially delicious.


UK King Pizza hut sibi
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. I used frozen peas and fava beans and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Manar2006 mm
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and lemon juice and it was much better.


Md sadam Hasan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The flavors were amazing and the dish was very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


inzmam Khan
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This was a great recipe! I used fresh fava beans and they were delicious. The artichokes and peas added a nice touch of flavor and color. I will definitely be making this again.