5 from 18 votes
Pasta with Shaved Asparagus + Ramp Pesto Recipe
This recipe for Pasta with Shaved Asparagus and Ramp Pesto is easy to make and perfect for spring! The ramps are pungent and perfect for pesto, while the sweet asparagus balances everything out.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
834 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 ramps about 8-12, depending on size, cleaned, ends trimmed and cut in half, small bunch
- ½ cup walnuts plus more for garnish
- salt to taste, plus plenty of salt for the pasta water
- black pepper to taste, plus plenty of salt for the pasta water
- ½ lemon juiced, (about 1 tablespoon) plus more for finishing, small
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano, plus more for garnish, grated, good quality
- ½ lb pasta such as linguini, bucatini or fettuccine, long
- 1 asparagus ends removed and shaved with a vegetable peeler into thin ribbons, bunch
Notes
- Ramps can come covered in dirt or mud. It's totally normal. To clean, rinse off the dirt, then place in a bowl of water in the sink and swish them around. If your ramps are really dirty, you may need to dump the water, refill and repeat. Pat dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels when done.
- I suggest eating this pesto fresh for best flavor (and pretty bright green color), but blanching the ramps first can help prevent brown pesto if you're planning to save for later.
- If you can't find ramps at your local market, you can search online for a local retailer (sometimes you can have them shipped to you), or try making this pesto with spicy arugula and a few cloves of garlic instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
834kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
(82%)
Monounsaturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
407mg
(17%)
Potassium
314mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
328IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
340mg
(34%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 834
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 834kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 407mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 328IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 340mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.