Tuscan Fava Bean and Orecchiette Pasta Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr45 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Tuscan Fava Bean and Orecchiette Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup orecchiette pasta

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

4 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon ground dried thyme

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

or to taste

¼ teaspoon salt

1 (19 ounce) can fava beans

drained

1 cup halved grape tomatoes

⅔ cup chopped red onion

½ cup chopped celery

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in orecchiette pasta and cook uncovered stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

Step 2

Whisk the olive oil vinegar garlic thyme black pepper and salt together in a bowl until dressing is mixed.

Step 3

Combine the fava beans cooked pasta grape tomatoes red onion celery and basil in a large bowl. Toss to coat with the dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Tuscan Fava Bean and Orecchiette Pasta Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 690.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.7g 39%

Carbohydrates: 86g 28%

Dietary Fiber: 14.7g 59%

Sugars: 3.7g

Fat: 30.3g 47%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 908.1IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 22.7mg 38%

Folate: 38.4mcg 10%

Calcium: 107.9mg 11%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 25.6mg 9%

Potassium: 407.5mg 11%

Sodium: 837.2mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 272.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.