Ingredients

  • 12 ounces, weight Uncooked Gemelli Pasta
  • 1 cup Cooked, Peeled Fava Beans
  • 1 clove Garlic, Roughly Chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 1 sprig Fresh Oregano
  • 1 dash Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 pinches Salt
  • 2 pinches Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 dashes Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 6 cups Broccoli Raab, Cut Into Thin Strips

Method

  • First, cook the pasta according to package instructions for al dente.
  • Meanwhile, put the cooked fava beans, garlic, parsley, oregano, Parmesan, one pinch each of salt and pepper, and one dash of olive oil into your food processor.
  • Puree until the mixture is the texture of pesto.
  • Set aside.
  • Add the broccoli raab, one pinch each of salt and pepper and one dash of olive oil to a skillet over high heat.
  • Cook the raab until it has wilted, about two minutes.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Mix in the fava bean pesto and combine thoroughly.
  • When its done, drain the pasta and add the pasta to the skillet with the fava bean pesto and raab.
  • Toss and fold the pasta and the pesto-raab mixture so as to cover all of the noodles evenly.
  • Enjoy!