Ramp Pesto Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Ramp Pesto Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces ramp greens (about a fistful); Salted water; ice water; 12 ounces spaghetti; 1 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid; 2 ramp bulbs and stalks (save or pickle the rest); 1/4 cup toasted walnuts; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino; Salt; Pecorino and lemon wedges for garnish

Servings: persons

4 ounces ramp greens (about a fistful)
Salted water
ice water
12 ounces spaghetti
1 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid
2 ramp bulbs and stalks (save or pickle the rest)
1/4 cup toasted walnuts
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Pecorino
Salt
Pecorino and lemon wedges for garnish

1
Blanch greens from 4 ounces ramps (about a fistful) in a large pot of boiling salted water until wilted, about 10 seconds. Let cool in ice water; drain and squeeze out liquid. Return pot of water to a boil and cook 12 ounces spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
2
Meanwhile, coarsely chop 2 ramp bulbs and stalks (save or pickle the rest) and 1/4 cup toasted walnuts in a food processor. Add ramp greens, 1/3 cup olive oil, and 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino; process to a coarse paste. Season with salt.
3
Toss spaghetti and 1/2 cup cooking liquid with pesto, adding more cooking liquid as needed until pesto coats pasta. Serve topped with more Pecorino and with lemon wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces ramp greens (about a fistful), Salted water, ice water, 12 ounces spaghetti, and more.

Yes, Ramp Pesto Spaghetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ramp Pesto Spaghetti

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