Easy Ramp Pesto Recipes

CREAMY RAMP PESTO PASTA

Ramps are one of those items that seem so appealing at the market but can be a challenge to use when you get them home. This dish solves the problem. Because the recipe comes from Rachael Ray, who made her name teaching a generation to get dinner on the table in 30 minutes, it's quick to make once you have the ramps blanched. The pesto comes together fast, so you can make it while the pasta is boiling. The creaminess of the ricotta tempers the ramps, which can vary in their pungency. Pink peppercorns are berries, not true peppercorns. They add a lovely look to the finished pasta and bring a more delicate fruitiness and a quieter heat than black pepper; if you can't find them, black pepper will do just fine.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories pastas, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Creamy Ramp Pesto Pasta image

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil for pasta. Set aside an ice-water bath in a medium bowl.
Blanch the ramp leaves in boiling water for 15 seconds. Remove with a spider or slotted spoon and immediately plunge them into the ice bath. Drain the leaves and dry on a kitchen towel. Tops should be bright and vibrant green in color.
Add the blanched leaves to a food processor with 1/4 of the ramp bulbs and stems, plus the lemon zest and juice, the pistachios and the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Pulse to finely chop, and stream in the olive oil until the pesto comes together into a thick sauce. Taste and, if desired, add more bulbs and stems, a few at a time, then add salt to taste and pulse to combine. (Reserve the remaining bulbs and stems for use in dressings, sautéed vegetable dishes or eggs.)
Place the ricotta or mascarpone in large mixing bowl.
Salt the pasta water and cook pasta about 1 minute less than package directions for al dente. Just before draining, remove 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and add to the ricotta or mascarpone to soften and loosen the cheese. Add the ramp pesto and stir to combine. Drain pasta, add to sauce and toss to coat. Transfer pasta to a serving dish or individual bowls, and top with a generous amount of pink peppercorn.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 516, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 414 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Ingredients

1 large bunch of ramps (about 1/2 pound), cleaned, roots trimmed, bulbs and stems separated from leaves
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup shelled pistachios (preferably the bright green Sicilian variety), lightly toasted
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste
3/4 cup bufala ricotta, fresh cow's milk ricotta or mascarpone (6 ounces)
1 pound fusilli lunghi or bucatini
Freshly ground pink peppercorns, for serving (or use ground black pepper)

EASY RAMP PESTO

When ramps are in reason, try making this tasty, easy ramp pesto. Tastes great with pasta or on bread.

Provided by Marianne

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pesto Pasta Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Easy Ramp Pesto image

Steps:

Combine ramp leaves, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor. Process until finely chopped. With the food processor running, add olive oil and process everything until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl and mix in grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 129.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups ramps leaves, rinsed and dried
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
10 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ¼ cups finely grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste

RAMP PESTO

Dollop this verdant sauce atop our Dyed Deviled Eggs or Ramp Farinata, or use it to flavor our Roasted Leg of Lamb with Asparagus and Herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ramp Pesto image

Steps:

Pulse ramps in a food processor until finely chopped. With motor running, pour in oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. To store, transfer pesto to an airtight container, pour a thin layer of oil over top, and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Ingredients

2 bunches ramps (about 16), trimmed and chopped
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for storage
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

BASIC PESTO

Pesto is a mouthful of bright summer - basil made more so. You can buy it in a jar or in the refrigerator section of your grocery story, but there is nothing better than making it yourself. Fresh basil can be found in abundance at farmers' markets in the summer. Just clean, take the stems off and throw the leaves in a food processor with nuts and garlic. Dribble in the oil and you've got a versatile sauce for pasta, chicken or fish.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories easy, quick, condiments, editors' pick

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Basic Pesto image

Steps:

Combine basil leaves, pine nuts or walnuts and garlic in a food processor and process until very finely minced.
With the machine running slowly dribble in the oil and process until the mixture is smooth.
Add the cheese and process very briefly, just long enough to combine. Store in refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 82, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 49 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves (no stems)
2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts
2 large cloves garlic
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

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CREAMY RAMP PESTO PASTA

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When ramps are in reason, try making this tasty, easy ramp pesto. Tastes great with pasta or on bread.

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Dollop this verdant sauce atop our Dyed Deviled Eggs or Ramp Farinata, or use it to flavor our Roasted Leg of Lamb with Asparagus and Herbs.

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