Fava Beans, Shrimp & Savory W/ Orecchiette Pa

2 1/2 lb Fresh Fava Beans, in the pod

3 tb Olive Oil

2 ts Slivered Garlic

2 oz Pancetta Cut Into Tiny Dice,

-about 1/3 cup 3/4 lb Medium Size Shelled Shrimp

Big Pinch Red Chile Flakes 1 tb Chopped Fresh Savory <>

2 tb Chopped Fresh Basil

1/2 c Ripe Tomato, seeded, diced

2 ts Grated Lemon Zest

8 oz Dry Orecchiette Pasta,,

-cooked al dente Rich Chicken, Shellfish Or -Vegetable Stock, if desired Salt And Freshly Ground -Pepper -- ? Garnish-- Shaved Parmesan Or Asiago -Cheese Savory Or Basil Sprigs

Remove beans from the pod and drop into boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes. Strain and immediately drop into ice water to stop the cooking. When cool, drain and remove the tough bitter outer skin. Set beans aside. Heat olive oil in a skillet and saute garlic over moderate heat until soft but not brown, add pancetta and saute 1 minute longer until translucent. Add shrimp, fava beans, chile flakes and savory and toss until shrimp just turn pink, 1-2 minutes. Add tomato, lemon zest and pasta and toss to warm through. If mixture seems dry, add a little stock. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with shavings of cheese and savory or basil sprigs. Copyright, 1996, TV FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Rights Reserved Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 # Recipe by: COOKING RIGHT SHOW #CR9680 From: Bill Spalding Date: Sat, 7 Dec 1996 04:55:22 -0500 (EST)