Fiddlehead Lemon Pasta

Name: Fiddlehead Lemon Pasta Recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fiddleheads washed and trimmed; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Pinch of salt; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 8 ounces dried spaghetti pasta; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup Parmesan-Reggiano plus more for garnish; Freshly ground pepper

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Serves
4

Simple pasta with fiddleheads and Parmesan-Reggiano

Ingredients

1/2 cup fiddleheads washed and trimmed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Pinch of salt
Pinch of red pepper flakes
8 ounces dried spaghetti pasta
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan-Reggiano plus more for garnish
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

To start, make sure the fiddleheads are thoroughly cleaned and stems are trimmed. Prepare an ice bath (water and ice mixed together in medium bowl). Place a small saucepan full of water, over high heat. When the water reaches a simmer, add the fiddleheads and blanch them for 3 to 4 minutes. This will remove a lot of their bitterness--essential! Drain the fiddleheads and immediately transfer them to the ice bath so they stop cooking. When they're cooled, drain the fiddleheads and dry them thoroughly.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a medium saute pan, set over moderately high heat, add the olive oil and butter. When the butter is melted and the oil is hot, add the fiddleheads, salt and red pepper flakes; cook for 2 to three minutes, tossing every so often. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, heavy cream and Parmesan-Reggiano. Mix until combined. Add the warm pasta and toss until the noodles are completely dressed. Divide between bowls and top with more Parmesan cheese and a sprinkling of freshly ground pepper.

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Reviews 2

CallieD

May 5, 2023

SharonT

April 26, 2023
This is a wonderful early spring recipe! You could sub asparagus for the fiddleheads off season :). I use chunky bite-sized pasta instead of spaghetti, but otherwise didn't change a thing.