Delicious and Nutritious Lima Bean Pasta with Zesty Lemon Herb Sauce

Indulge in a creamy and satisfying pasta dish that combines the nutty flavor of lima beans with a zesty lemon herb sauce. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal that will impress your guests with its unique combination of flavors.

Ingredients

• 8 oz dried pasta
• 1 cup frozen lima beans
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, adding lima beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
2. In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the lemon zest and juice, fresh herbs, and heavy cream to the pan. Cook until heated through.
4. Once the pasta and lima beans are cooked, drain and toss with the lemon herb sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh herbs for garnish.

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