Main Course · Dinner · Italian ·

Italian Scafata with Fava Beans and Artichokes

Name: Italian Scafata with Fava Beans and Artichokes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) fresh fava beans, shelled; 8 small artichokes, trimmed and quartered; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14 oz) can whole tomatoes, crushed by hand; 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable broth; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 1 bay leaf

Scafata is a traditional Italian vegetable stew featuring tender fava beans and artichokes, infused with aromatic herbs and tomatoes. Perfect for a cozy meal.

4.3(720 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 9, 2025

Italian Scafata with Fava Beans and Artichokes — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Scafata

For the Aromatics

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 16.8 g
Carbs: 51.3 g
Fat: 8.4 g
Fiber: 17.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1281 kcal
Protein: 67.2 g
Carbs: 205.1 g
Fat: 33.4 g
Fiber: 69.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 lb (450g) fresh fava beans shelled	650	50	120	4	35
8 small artichokes trimmed and quartered	250	12	55	1	27
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 small onion finely chopped	40	1	9	0	2
2 cloves garlic minced	10	0.5	2	0	0.1
1 (14 oz) can whole tomatoes crushed by hand	70	3	15	0	4
1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable broth	10	0	2	0	0
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 tsp black pepper	3	0.1	0.6	0.2	0.3
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped	5	0.5	1	0.1	0.5
1 sprig fresh thyme	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
1 sprig fresh rosemary	2	0.1	0.3	0.1	0.2
1 bay leaf	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Fava Beans and Artichokes

1
Blanch and Peel Fava Beans
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add fava beans and boil for 2 minutes, then drain and transfer to an ice bath. Once cooled, remove and discard the outer skin.
Tip: Fava beans can overcook quickly, so be attentive during preparation.
2
Prevent Artichoke Browning
Prepare a bowl of water with a bit of lemon juice and salt; add artichoke quarters to prevent browning.
3
Drain Artichokes
Drain artichokes just before using.

Preparing the Base

1
Sauté Onion and Garlic
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
2
Cook Tomatoes
Add the tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
3
Add Broth and Seasoning
Stir in vegetable broth, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Pair this dish with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth.

How to Make Italian Scafata with Fava Beans and Artichokes

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmer Stew
Add prepared fava beans and artichokes to the pot with tomatoes and stir well.
2
Infuse Flavor
Add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Cover and let simmer for 40–45 minutes.
3
Stir in Parsley
Stir in parsley, adjusting seasoning as needed.