Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Pasta with Broad Beans and Ricotta: A Springtime Sicilian Delight
Enjoy the fresh flavours of Sicily with this spring-inspired pasta dish featuring tender broad beans and creamy ricotta—perfect for any occasion!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 400g pasta of your choice
- ✓ 400g shelled broad beans
- ✓ 1 white onion
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ 200g sheep's ricotta
- ✓ 50g aged Sicilian pecorino
- ✓ salt
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
This pasta with broad beans and ricotta is a cherished Sicilian classic from the Agrigento region, celebrating the authentic tastes of springtime. Fresh broad beans combined with sheep’s ricotta and aged pecorino create a perfect balance of textures and flavours. It’s the ideal dish for a relaxed lunch as the days warm up and the countryside bursts into shades of green and gold. The vibrant beans and silky ricotta are utterly irresistible to anyone who loves traditional Sicilian cooking.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Finely chop the onion and gently soften it in extra virgin olive oil.
- 2
Add the broad beans and cover with water, seasoning with salt. Cook for about 20 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, cook the pasta, draining it 1-2 minutes before the packet’s suggested time.
- 4
Stir the pasta into the beans and cook together over a high heat to combine flavours.
- 5
Dish up the pasta, drizzle with a little raw olive oil, spoon over some ricotta, sprinkle with pecorino and freshly ground pepper.
- 6
Serve piping hot.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a richer flavour, add a pinch of saffron to the cooking water for the broad beans. If you prefer a creamier texture, blend a portion of the beans before mixing them with the pasta.
📦 Storage
- • Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- • You can freeze the cooked pasta for up to a month.
- • Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Pair this dish with a young red from Contea di Sclafani, served slightly chilled at 16-18°C in balloon glasses.
This pasta with broad beans and ricotta is a wonderful way to bring a taste of Sicily into your kitchen. It’s simple yet bursting with fresh, seasonal flavour that’s sure to brighten up any meal. Do give it a go at home—you’ll find it’s perfect for sharing with loved ones, whether for a casual lunch or a cosy dinner. Enjoy the sunshine on your plate and do let us know how yours turns out!
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