Prev Recipe Next Recipe

"Nothing says spring like ramps. Their garlicky flavor pairs perfectly with the spicy Italian sausage," says Michael.

Recipe courtesy of Michael Symon

From: Food Network Magazine

Save Recipe Print

Total:: 20 min
Active:: 20 min

Yield:: 4 servings

Level:: Easy

Ingredients

Kosher salt
1 pound fresh orecchiette pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 pound spicy Italian sausage, removed from the casings if not bulk
1 cup peeled shelled fava beans
3 cups sliced ramps, bulbs and leaves (or an equal amount of leeks and 1 garlic clove)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

In a very large pot, bring 5 quarts water and 3 tablespoons salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente, about 1 minute less than the package directions. Occasionally give the pasta a stir so it doesn't stick together. Scoop out and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.

Meanwhile, put a large skillet over high heat. Add the olive oil and sausage and cook, breaking up the meat as it cooks, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the fava beans and ramps, season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the pasta and reserved pasta water to the pan and cook for 30 seconds, stirring to blend. Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan. Top with a good drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of freshly ground pepper.

Photograph by David Malosh

Cook's Note

To peel fava beans, remove the shells, then blanch the beans in boiling salted water for 30 seconds. Drain, transfer to a bowl of ice water and squeeze the beans from their skins.

My Private Notes

Name: Orecchiette with Ramps and Favas
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 pound fresh orecchiette pasta; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, removed from the casings if not bulk; 1 cup peeled shelled fava beans; 3 cups sliced ramps, bulbs and leaves (or an equal amount of leeks and 1 garlic clove); Freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese