Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coarse salt, plus more to taste 1 pound fresh fava beans, shelled 1 pound fresh or frozen peas, shelled 1 pound linguine 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves, plus more leaves for garnish 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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Directions: |
Directions:STEP 1 Fill a large stockpot with water, add 1 tablespoon salt, and bring to a boil; meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath. Place fava beans in a sieve, and lower into water. Let water return to a boil, about 1 minute; blanch beans, 1 minute more. Remove sieve from water, and place beans in ice-water bath. Transfer to a colander; drain. Peel and discard tough skins; set beans aside. STEP 2 Using same blanching water and sieve, blanch peas until just tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove sieve from water; place peas in ice-water bath. Transfer to a colander, drain, and set aside. STEP 3 Discard blanching water; fill stockpot with fresh water. Bring to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add pasta, and cook until al dente. STEP 4 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, chopped mint, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Just before pasta has finished cooking, add 1 cup cooking water to cheese mixture; stir to combine. STEP 5 Drain pasta, and transfer to a serving bowl. Add olive oil, and toss. Add cheese mixture, reserved fava beans, and reserved peas; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with mint leaves; serve. |