Pasta with swordfish and broad beans
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Energy Kcal 530
- Carbohydrates g 70.1
- of which sugars g 4.9
- Protein g 31.7
- Fats g 13.6
- of which saturated fat g 2.68
- Fiber g 4.3
- Cholesterol mg 87
- Sodium mg 418
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 15 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Average
PRESENTATION
Pasta with swordfish and fava beans is one of those springtime dishes that really just whisks you away to the sunny coastlines of southern Italy. Seriously, it's like being there. In places like Sicily and Calabria, this dish pops up as soon as the weather gets nice—when markets are bursting with fresh produce. And the taste? Well, the tender swordfish and crisp fava beans show off the beauty of seasonal ingredients. Really.
What's cool about this swordfish pasta recipe is not just the seafood, but that refreshing kick from mint and lemon zest. Super zesty. It totally brightens up the dish. And look, in these regions, swordfish is cooked until it's perfectly juicy, while the beans stay slightly crunchy. Gives every bite such a cheerful feel, you know?
This mix of seafood, beans, and herbs feels undeniably Mediterranean—but also so so homey. Some might see fava bean pasta as fancy, but down in southern Italy, it's all about simplicity. Truthfully, the balance of flavors comes from letting ingredients shine without overloading the dish. And here's the thing: This Mediterranean pasta dish is both light and satisfying—making it just right for a casual lunch with friends or a relaxed outdoor dinner.
Swordfish is basically a staple in Calabria and Sicily because there's plenty of it, and pairing it with beans, mint, and lemon just screams spring is here. This seafood pasta recipe? Pretty simple. Flavors so fresh, it might become a regular on your menu.
It's the kind of meal that fits perfectly with the idea of healthy pasta recipes and quick seafood dishes. No question. And you know what? You won’t feel like you’re missing out on anything. Instead, you enjoy a dish that's a little moist, a touch tangy, and honestly, just plain fun to share with good company. That’s what traditional Italian cuisine is all about: sharing simple, good food when ingredients are at their peak.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Gluten-free Penne Rigate pasta 3 ¼ cups (320 g)
- Swordfish 1.4 lbs (620 g)
- Fava beans 1 lb (450 g) - (to clean)
- Garlic 1 clove
- Lemon peel 1 - (to grate)
- Mint to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
How to prepare Pasta with swordfish and broad beans
To prepare pasta with swordfish and broad beans, first shell the broad beans and gather them in a small bowl 1. Blanch the broad beans in boiling water for a couple of minutes 2, then drain them directly into a bowl filled with cold water 3.
Now remove the outer peel from each broad bean 4 and set them aside. Place a pot full of salted water on the stove and bring it to a boil; this will be used to cook the pasta. In the meantime, take care of the swordfish: remove the skin 5 and cut the flesh into regular cubes to achieve even cooking 6.
In a pan, heat the olive oil with the garlic clove, then add the swordfish cubes 7 and sauté over high heat, stirring often; it will take about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the pasta, leaving it undercooked for a couple of minutes compared to the time indicated on the package 8. Meanwhile, flavor the fish with the grated lemon zest 9.
Add salt, pepper 10, and season with fresh mint leaves 11. When the swordfish is cooked and golden, turn off the heat and add the broad beans 12.
Remove the garlic clove 13 and drain the pasta directly into the pan 14. Pour in a ladle of cooking water 15 and sauté everything for a couple of minutes.
Stir well, finally garnish with more mint leaves 16 and a drizzle of olive oil 17. Serve your pasta with swordfish and broad beans immediately 18!