Ramp Pasta with Tomato and Bacon
Try this quick and easy pasta dish whenever you can get your hands on fresh ramps. Combined with tomatoes, capers, and bacon–this pasta is a winner.
Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.
Cut a small “x” into the bottom of each tomato.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add tomatoes to the boiling water.
Cook for 30 seconds until skin starts to peel off.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain in a colander.
Immediately immerse in the ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process.
Drain peel and chop.
Combine tomatoes ramps capers and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a blender; blend until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add penne and cook stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 11 minutes.
ArnoldGreg January 11, 2023
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