Fiddlehead fern pasta with lemon and garlic

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti, uncooked
• 1 lb fiddlehead ferns, trimmed and washed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
2. 2.While the pasta cooks, blanch the fiddlehead ferns in boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3. 3.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add fiddlehead ferns and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and juice.
4. 4.Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the fiddlehead ferns. Toss to combine. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightIf you can't find fiddlehead ferns, asparagus or broccolini would be a good substitute.