Pasta with Clams, Ramps and Fava Beans

A delicious spring pasta dish with soft clams, bright ramps, and earthy fava beans tossed in a light but tasty sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb linguine
• 2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 ramps, chopped
• 1 cup fava beans, blanched and peeled
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 lemon, zest and juice

Instructions:

Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add chopped ramps and minced garlic, saut until fragrant

Add clams and white wine, cover and cook until clams open, about 5-7 minutes

Once clams have opened, remove from heat and discard any unopened ones

Stir in fava beans, cooked linguine, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley

Season with salt and black pepper to taste

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired