Fava bean season is one of my favourite times of year as it marks the start of summer. The weather is warmer and it's time for fresh dishes. I eat pasta year round, but I like it a little lighter and fresher in the summer.
This dish uses fava beans and mint for a crisp, seasonal flavour, and complements their fresh flavour with acidity from tomatoes and lemon. The slight spiciness of this pasta makes it the ideal pairing for white wine on a patio.
At 7 Enoteca we use our house-made garganelli, but feel free to use whatever variety of pasta you prefer.