Ramp Gratin with Tomato and Parmesan
- 12 ramps, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large plum tomato, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- Bring a large skillet of salted water to a boil.
- Cut the green leafy tops off the ramp bulbs.
- Add the greens to the skillet and boil until tender, about 2 minutes.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer the greens to a colander.
- Add the ramp bulbs to the skillet and boil until just tender, about 4 minutes.
- Drain the bulbs and cut them in half lengthwise.
- Squeeze the greens dry and coarsely chop them.
- Butter an 8-by-10-inch shallow baking dish.
- In the skillet, melt the butter.
- Add the tomato and cook over high heat for 1 minute.
- Add the ramp greens and bulbs along with the cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer over moderate heat, stirring gently, until the cream is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the contents of the skillet to the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with the cheese and bake for about 10 minutes, until bubbling.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Broil the gratin until browned on top and serve hot.
ramps, unsalted butter, tomato, heavy cream, salt, cheese
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ramp-gratin-with-tomato-and-parmesan (may not work)