Spring
Ramp Carbonara
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46 Reviews
Jennifer B.
May 23, 2020
So delicious! Had a bunch of ramps and made this to celebrate the end of spring. Refined and cozy all at once.
Gabi N.
April 25, 2020
I love the idea Of this recipe but the eggs should be added off the heat or you scramble them as can be seen in photo #2. Sorry to leave a bad review but I think that’s an important step.
Harold B.
April 27, 2014
So confused....step 4 assumes that pasta is done, and then step 5 wants you to start pasta....directions need considerable refinement.
FunkyLady
May 18, 2012
I made this tonight for a couple friends and it came out great. I added kale in step 4 for added veggies - worked perfectly. Thank you for this keeper!
lapadia
May 15, 2012
Belated congrats on your win! Sorta reminds me of a dish my grandmother made with dandelions...
healthierkitchen
May 14, 2012
I made this recently and it was delicious. I did cut the eggs back to three extra large, which was plenty rich for us. I think there are a couple of missing instructions though. I removed the pancetta in step 4 but wasn't sure where you intended it to go back in. I put it back in in step 6, but if Id wanted to leave it crisper I might have added it back in after the eggs/cheese. also, if you deglaze with the pancetta in the pan, it definitely won't stay crisp, so I guess if you want it crisp, or some of it at least, it has to be removed before the wine goes in?
meganvt01
May 14, 2012
Sorry for the lack of clarity - step 6 is where you add the pancetta back in - it isn't explicit - just implied. The slideshow is pretty helpful to show the steps.
Consultant W.
May 13, 2012
I've never had ramps before, but I tried the recipe for dinner last night - delicious! I love the brightness the ramps bring to the carbonara. When ramp season is over, I'll switch to scallions and a little bit of garlic, and I might try a version with anchovies instead of pancetta as well. Great recipe.
dymnyno
May 13, 2012
This definitely sounds delicious and a keeper. But, why call it "carbonara"? Isn't that why black pepper is added to classic carbonara. It is part of the lore of the recipe.
meganvt01
May 14, 2012
Sorry - black pepper is in step 2 - I inadvertently left it out of the ingredients list.
dymnyno
May 14, 2012
Perfect...I just read the list of ingredients and couldn't figure out why you called it carbonara...now it makes sense.
Waverly
May 10, 2012
Congratulations! This looks delicious. Carbonara is great comfort food. Before discovering Food 52 a few years ago, I had never seen or heard of a ramp! I am West of the Mississippi and apparently cannot belong to "the ramp club". While I feel a little left out, maybe some nice Spring onions will work.
DianneD
May 9, 2012
From somewhere in the inner recesses of the Rocky Mountain West, I tried this tonight with leeks and spinach and 2 cloves of garlic as the ramp substitute. Having lived here most of my life, I have never tasted a ramp and only hope to if I am in a civilized place sometime that equates the season Spring with moisture (do ramps exists west of the Mississippi?). The husband loved it and said it was "just what I needed today," that being after he simulated climbing the Alp d' Huez on his indoor cycle trainer because he could not go outside because it is threatening snow.
Jocelyn G.
May 14, 2012
I just bought ramps today in Berkeley, CA, but I don't know where they were grown.
gingerroot
May 9, 2012
Congratulations, meganvt01!! I'm thrilled for you and if I ever find ramps on this little island (still searching for them) I'll toast you by making your gorgeous dish.
ChefJune
May 9, 2012
Congrats on the win meganvt01! When I first saw your recipe, I said "why didn't I think of that!" We've had it a few times since you posted it and it's a keeper!
cookinginvictoria
May 9, 2012
Congratulations on the win, meganvt01! I really like so many of your recipes, but this one in particular looks amazing. Ramps plus carbonara -- this is my idea of a perfect meal. Love, love this recipe.
AntoniaJames
May 9, 2012
Congratulations, meganvt01! Truly, an outstanding recipe. I am simply thrilled for you. Enjoy this beautiful day! ;o)
fiveandspice
May 4, 2012
Congrats Megan! This looks incredibly delicious - any excuse to make carbonara, right?!
Midge
May 3, 2012
Congrats meganvt01! If I could get my hands on some ramps, this would be the first thing I'd make. Sounds SO good.
meganvt01
May 3, 2012
Thank you, thank you all! I am sooo excited to be a finalist. The cooks at Food52 inspire me on a regular basis and it is a huge honor to be recognized among such outstanding cooks!
Meatballs&Milkshakes
May 3, 2012
I love this recipe! I have probably my last batch of ramps of the season (because I'm off on vacation next week!) in my fridge right now and wondering what to do with them tomorrow....will have to try this! Congratulations!
gingerroot
April 26, 2012
I am still hoping my WF brings in some ramps (they have said that they are coming in twice this week…but nothing yet) so I can try this gorgeous dish.
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