Zucchini Flower and Fava Bean Pasta

We got some zucchini flowers at canino's Sunday and I planned on making a tasty flower and goat cheese omelet, fate had different plans. Checking around for recipes I came across this one for Zuke Flower and Fava Bean Puree Pasta here http://www.theartisan.net/pasta_con_fiore_de_zucchine_purea.htm, and having passed by some fresh favas at the market (and by passed by I mean Mike HAD TO HAVE THEM, OK, I was charmed by them as well) I decided to move forward with the pasta instead.

So I prepared the flowers seen here



and blanched the favas which I had shelled the day before. I forgot to take a picture of the favas in their shell, but I am certain we will have more rendezvous with the persuasive fava in weeks to come. Keep your eyes peeled for favas in shell!





All and all the pasta turned out delicious, even a good dish for a weeknight dinner. I did not have as many Zuke flowers as the recipe called for, and I would strongly suggest using a large amount as they shrink to nothing while sauteing. If you haven't tried squash blossoms I would highly recommend doing so!