Ramp Pasta with Tomato and Bacon

Ramp Pasta with Tomato and Bacon

Recipe by Lena from allrecipes.com

Dinner 25 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup ramps - leaves washed, dried, and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 4 slices bacon, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Add bacon and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomato-ramp mixture and cook until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of pasta water and mix to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • Drain penne and mix with sauce.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 630
  • Carbohydrate: 90g
  • Fat: 23g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Sugar: 7g

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