Fava Beans, Shrimp & Savory with Orecchiette Pasta

Directions

Remove beans from the pod and drop into boiling salted water for 1 to 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 sauté garlic over moderate heat until soft but not brown, add pancetta and sauté 1 minute longer until translucent.

Add shrimp, fava beans, chile flakes and savory and toss until shrimp just turn pink, 1 to 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.