Fava Beans And Pancetta

• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 ounces pancetta or unsmoked bacon, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups shelled and peeled fresh fava beans
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 8 slices country bread, toasted
• 4 ounces pecorino cheese, shaved or grated (optional)

1. 1. Heat half the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
2. 2. Add the favas, season with the salt and pepper, and cook until the beans are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. 3. Meanwhile, drizzle the remaining olive oil over the bread slices and toast in a 450u0b0F oven for 5 to 6 minutes.
4. 4. With the back of a fork, mash the beans in the pan until the mixture is chunky.
5. 5. Spread the beans on the toasts and top with the pecorino, if desired.

extravirgin olive oil, pancetta, garlic, beans, kosher salt, country bread, pecorino cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fava-beans-and-pancetta-240027 (may not work)