Lima Bean & Mushroom Pasta
- 4 cups gemelli pasta, uncooked (or other small pasta such as farfalle, rotini, fusilli, penne etc.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 (15 ounce) cans lima beans, drained and rinsed (or flageolets which are delicate in both texture and flavour)
- 12 large cremini mushrooms, cut into medium pieces (not sliced)
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon dried tarragon (or to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper
- sea salt
- 1 -2 cup parmesan cheese
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil (1 tablespoons sea salt should do) and add a tablespoons of oil to keep the pasta from sticking.
- When at a boil, add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, in a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sautee crushed garlic until fragrant and golden.
- Add mushrooms and sautee until browned and they have given up their juices.
- Add lima beans, adding extra olive oil if necessary, and season with tarragon, salt and pepper to taste.
- When pasta is cooked to the desired texture, drain and add to beans.
- Add Parmesan and heat until it begins to melt and is well-distributed.
- Serve immediately.
gemelli pasta, olive oil, lima beans, cremini mushrooms, garlic, tarragon, fresh ground black pepper, salt, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lima-bean-mushroom-pasta-461383 (may not work)