"My recipes are healthy, simple and quick to prepare" says Mirko.
While broad beans are not the most popularly used legume on Italian tables they can be easily found frozen all year round or fresh when in season. Here is his recipe for Penne rigate, smoked salmon and broad beans.
Ingredients for 4/5 people:
400 gr of Penne rigate
250 gr Peeled broad beans (fresh or frozen)
250 gr Smoked salmon cut into strips
300 ml cooking cream
50 gr salted butter
1 tea spoon turmeric
Grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper
How to prepare it
Boil the penne in salted water.
Meanwhile boil the broad beans for a minute in salted water and peel.
In a large fry pan add the butter and broad means at medium heat. After a couple minutes add the salmon and leave for one minute. Add the cream, turmeric and add salt and pepper to taste.
Drain the pasta, add to the fry pan and stir. Serve with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese
Buon appetito!
