Instructions

  1. Shell the beans, add to boiling water, cook for apprx 10 minutes, dash into cold water drain.
  2. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet. Add onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onions are golden brown apprx 20 minutes.
  3. Add Fava beans, tomato sauce, and pepper to the onions.
  4. Place beans and onions in an oven proof dish and sprinkle with cheese.
  5. To make this dish ahead stop here and refrigerate.
  6. Bake in 350 F oven for 20 minutes if beans are hot off the stove and 30 minutes if they have been in the frig.
  7. Cheese will be melted, if you would like it browned will need to place under the broiled for a minute or two.