PENNE WITH FAVA BEANS, ASPARAGUS AND MINT

Preparation Method :

• Place the asparagus on a baking sheet. Brush generously with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Place under a preheated boiler and cook for 8 minutes, turning as the stalks brown.
• Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and cook the penne for 6 minutes if fresh or 10 minutes if dried or according to packet directions.Cook the beans or peas in a separate saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for 2 minutes.
• Drain the pasta. Pour the cream into the empty pasta pan over the heat. Add the cooked beans or peas, broiled asparagus, and Parmesan.
• Season with salt and pepper. Return the cooked pasta to the pan.
• Add the mint and toss well with 2 wooden spoons.
• Serve at once.