5 from 3 votes
Ramp Pasta
When spring hits and you get your hands on some gorgeous ramps, make this Ramp Pasta. It's easy, simple and delicious.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
548 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ramps , cleaned and dried
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese finely grated (I used a zester to grate this cheese!, reggiano
- 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
- kosher salt
- 1 pound pasta of choice, I used bucatini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups pasta water (issa vibe so this amount will vary)
Instructions
To Prep the Ramps:
- Trim the ramps and discard the ends. Slice up the bulbs of the ramps and set them to one side of the cutting board. Chop up the green parts, roughly, and set those to the opposite side of the cutting board. We’re going to add these at different times to the pasta!
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To Prep the Rest of your Ingredients:
- Since this recipe goes quickly, make sure you grate the parmesan now. And ground up your black pepper. Grab your salt. It goes quickly. Also, make sure you have a small liquid measuring cup OR even a dry measuring cup will be helpful (we’re gonna use this when we scoop out the pasta water).
To Cook Your Pasta:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and make sure it’s fully submerged in the hot water. Set your timer to three minutes. Place a large saucepan on the burner next to the the pot of pasta. Most pastas will take about 9 minutes to be al dente.
To Make the Ramp Pasta:
- At the three minute mark, pour the olive oil in the saucepan and turn the flame to medium-high heat. When warm, add the ramps and cook for about 1 minute. It doesn’t take much for the ramps to get warm and become slightly softened.
- Using your liquid measuring cup, scoop out 1 cup of pasta water and pour it into the saucepan. Add the finely grated Parmesan, black pepper and butter. Turn the flame to high heat and bring the mixture to a rapid simmer and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Give it a good stir and then start tasting the pasta. When it’s cooked, using a pair of tongs, bring the pasta over to the saucepan. Add the remaining cheese and more black pepper (if you like).
Nutrition Information
Calories
548kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
269mg
(6%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
778IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 548
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 548kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 778IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.