Description
Springtime blossoms in this delicate Spring Linguine with Morels, Ramps, and Sweet Peas, showcasing seasonal woodland treasures. Earthy mushrooms and tender green vegetables dance together, creating a light pasta dish that celebrates spring’s fresh harvest.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) linguine
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fresh morel mushrooms
- 1 bunch ramps
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh or frozen peas
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chopped ham
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) dry white wine
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped fresh parsley
- Shaved Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high temperature until melted and bubbling.
- Sauté morels and ramps for 4-5 minutes until they become tender and fragrant, then transfer to a separate plate using a slotted spoon.
- Crisp ham in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Deglaze the skillet by adding white wine and simmering for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits.
- Pour cream and stock into the skillet, stirring periodically for 6-8 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Reintroduce morels and ramps to the sauce, then incorporate peas and thyme. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until peas are tender.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Cook linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions, then drain.
- Return pasta to the pot and pour the creamy sauce over it, adding fresh parsley.
- Toss the linguine thoroughly to ensure even coating with the sauce.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Substitute morels with easier-to-find mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for accessibility and budget-friendly options.
- Swap ramps with green onions or leeks if ramps are out of season or unavailable in your local market.
- Consider using gluten-free linguine to make the dish suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Opt for vegetarian version by replacing ham with smoked tofu or additional mushrooms for depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg