Ramp Pasta with Tomato and Bacon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Cut a small "x" into the bottom of each tomato.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine tomatoes, ramps, capers, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a blender; blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Drain penne and mix with sauce.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)