So guess the excitement I had when I walked past Borough market yesterday and came across this solitary packet of organic wild garlic - not all of us are habitual forager so do not judge me. I'm sure the greengrocer were bemused by my reaction as I gasp quite loudly right in front of the till when I spotted this parked next to it.
Once I got home, I immediately started planning on what I can do with it. I decided to just let the wild garlic be the true star of the dish and treated it with as little adornment as possible. And so this quick and simple supper is what I've made. The lemon worked very well and gave the pasta sauce a fresh and zingy taste. Perfect for a light spring supper.
And now there is just one thing I need to do....forage for more (from farmers market or perhaps taking up foraging as a full time career, which I am serious contemplating)
Ingredients
Method
In the meantime, whisk the olive oil and lemon juice in a large bowl and gradually add the pecorino until well mix and slightly emulsify. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drain the linguine and immediately add to the bowl. Roughly tear up the wild garlic and add to the pasta. The remaining heat will gently wilt the herbs. Serve immediately with more grated pecorino if wish.
Ingredients
225g dried linguine
50ml extra virgin olive oil
juice of 2 lemons
75g Pecorino cheese, grated
a bunch of wild garlic
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bring a large pot of water to the boil and cook the linguine according to packet's instructions until al dente.
Drain the linguine and immediately add to the bowl. Roughly tear up the wild garlic and add to the pasta. The remaining heat will gently wilt the herbs. Serve immediately with more grated pecorino if wish.
LOVE wild garlic too. its season is already ending, so if you want to grab anymore, grab them fast!
ReplyDeleteI love wild garlic, but have been a little apprehensive this year foraging for it as I feel like I've eaten enough of it for two years, I made so many recipes with it last year that I feel full. But your recipe is tempting me to go and get some.
ReplyDeleteThat looks wonderful. I've never cooked with wild garlic. I'm going to have to try your recipe. :-)
ReplyDeleteOooh...thanks for the heads up :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. I'm glad this recipe rekindled your love for wild garlic.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen, it's a wonderful ingredient. Let me know how it turned out :)
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