Ramps With Bacon Recipes

Steps:

• Cut ramps bulbs from the leaves and reserve both.
• Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain on paper towels and set to the side.
• Pour off all but two tablespoons of bacon grease from pan.
• Add ramp bulbs and a half cup of water to same skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until bulbs are soft, about 15 minutes.
• Coarsely chop leaves, add to skillet.
• and cook until wilted.
• Crumble bacon, add to skillet and cook until ramps are soft and all liquid has been absorbed.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• 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.