Spaghetti with Ramps and a Fried Egg

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   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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   Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions for al dente.

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   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Add the chopped ramp bulbs and saute until tender.

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   Add a pinch of salt and chili flakes.

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   When the pasta is just about cooked, add the ramp greens into the skillet and saute until just barely wilted.

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   While the ramp greens are cooking, quickly fry up one egg per person in a skillet over medium heat.

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   Cook to your preferred level of done.

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   Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water, and add the pasta to the saute pan along with the lemon zest.

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    Toss gently to evenly distribute the ramps.

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    Add a small ladle-full of pasta water along with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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    Add additional salt and pepper if necessary.

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    Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.

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    Serve pasta topped with a fried egg, and add additional cheese and freshly ground black pepper if desired.

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    Loosely based on a recipe from Babbo.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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