Broad Bean & Pecorino Pasta
Broad Bean & Pecorino Pasta is a rustic Italian pasta dish, typically from central and southern regions like Lazio and Tuscany. It features fresh or dried broad beans (fava beans) cooked with pasta and generously mixed with salty, sharp Pecorino Romano cheese, often with a touch of garlic or mint for brightness.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber from the broad beans, with a significant amount of fat and sodium from the Pecorino cheese. A typical serving likely falls in the 500-700 calorie range, depending on portion size and cheese quantity.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 68 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Folate | 180 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Calcium | 210 mg |
| Magnesium | 75 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25 mcg |
Per 1 typical serving (about 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a classic example of 'cucina povera' (peasant cooking), transforming simple, hearty ingredients into a satisfying meal. Nutritionally, the pairing of beans and grain creates a complete protein, making it a traditionally balanced and nourishing one-pot meal.
