GARLIC & TARRAGON LIMA BEAN PASTA

GARLIC & TARRAGON LIMA BEAN PASTA image

Yield 3-4 People

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups small pasta (rotini, shell, penne, etc.)
Olive oil
Salt
Olive oil for frying
2 cans of lima beans (or flageolets)
1 head garlic, roasted
Fresh or dried tarragon to taste (suggestion: 1 Tbsp dried, palmful of fresh)
1 cup artichoke hearts, diced (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
Grated parmesan.

Steps:

Boil a large pot of water, add a dash of olive oil and a few tsp. of salt (depending on your preferences). Add pasta and cook until al dente. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the roasted garlic (should be soft like a paste), beans and artichoke hearts if used. Season with tarragon, salt & pepper to taste. Add enough parmesan to coat the beans evenly (approx. 1-2 cups is normally enough). When pasta is done, mix the bean mixture in, and add more parmesan if required, and a drizzle of olive oil if dry.