Spaghetti with Ramps

Health score
19%
Spaghetti with Ramps
25 min.
4
661kcal

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Indulge in a delightful and unique dish that captures the essence of spring with our Spaghetti with Ramps recipe. Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are a seasonal gem that adds a vibrant burst of flavor to any meal. With their subtle blend of onion and garlic notes, ramps elevate simple pasta into a fragrant and aromatic experience that’s hard to resist.

This dish is perfect for a quick lunch or a memorable dinner, ready in just 25 minutes! Picture a colorful plate of al dente spaghetti coated in a creamy ramp purée, completed with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan and a hint of zesty lemon. It’s not just delicious; it’s an impressive way to celebrate the flavors of the season.

With only a handful of ingredients, including extra-virgin olive oil and toasted bread-crumb topping for added crunch, this spaghetti proves that you don’t need complicated recipes to create something truly special. Whether you're savoring it solo or sharing it with friends, this meal is sure to become a favorite. Dive into this delectable dish and let each bite transport you to the sun-soaked fields where ramps are harvested. Grab your apron and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • servings bread-crumb topping toasted
  • teaspoon lemon zest fresh finely grated
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • tablespoons parmesan freshly grated
  • 0.5 pound ramps 
  • pound pasta like spaghetti 

Equipment

  • ladle
  • pot
  • blender
  • tongs
  • colander
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Trim roots from ramps and slip off outer skin on bulbs if loose. Blanch ramps in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water, 2 to 3 seconds, and transfer to a cutting board with tongs. Coarsely chop ramps and put in a blender with zest and oil.
  2. Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook a few minutes, then ladle out 1/2 cup pasta water and add to blender. Purée ramps until smooth and season with salt. Continue to cook spaghetti until al dente, then ladle out about 1 cup additional pasta water before draining spaghetti in a colander. Return pasta to pot with ramp purée and toss with parmesan over moderate heat 1 to 2 minutes, thinning sauce with a little pasta water as needed to coat pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Calories661kcal
Protein11.76%
Fat23.46%
Carbs64.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.92
Glycemic Load
41.21
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.808695651267%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:661.39kcal
33.07%
Fat:17.13g
26.35%
Saturated Fat:2.78g
17.39%
Carbohydrates:106.42g
35.47%
Net Carbohydrates:100.34g
36.49%
Sugar:6.58g
7.32%
Cholesterol:1.7mg
0.57%
Sodium:179.59mg
7.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.32g
38.64%
Selenium:80.3µg
114.71%
Manganese:1.37mg
68.71%
Phosphorus:267.85mg
26.79%
Fiber:6.08g
24.31%
Iron:3.7mg
20.58%
Vitamin A:984.22IU
19.68%
Copper:0.37mg
18.52%
Magnesium:72.76mg
18.19%
Vitamin B3:3.5mg
17.51%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.56%
Vitamin E:2.13mg
14.19%
Zinc:1.96mg
13.07%
Calcium:123.24mg
12.32%
Folate:44.45µg
11.11%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.76%
Vitamin K:9.65µg
9.2%
Vitamin C:7.5mg
9.1%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.66%
Potassium:295.59mg
8.45%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.31%
Source:Epicurious