How To Make Orecchiette with Butter Beans, Parsley, Chilli & Lemon
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 12 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
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Cook the orecchiette pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced chili, and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add the butter beans to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in the cooked orecchiette pasta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
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Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 390kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 64g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 13g
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