Bavette with broad beans

Bavette con le fave. Broad beans arrived in my local green grocer this week. It means spring is on the way Serves 4

• 300g  bavette
• 300g  shelled broad beans
• 60g  parma ham, cut into strips
• 60g  butter
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• a little stock (home made, unsalted)
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil

1. Soften the onions in a little olive oil. Add the beans and cover with stock. Cook over a high heat until the beans are tender – a few minutes.
2. Season with salt and pepper, add the ham, stir and remove from the heat.
3. Cook the pasta, drain and dress with the butter.
4. Add the beans to the pasta and serve topped with parmesan.

Bavette with broad beans