FIDDLEHEAD PASTA

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Celebrate the spring fiddlehead season and make this vegetable pasta with the young, edible, tightly coiled fern frond that resembles the spiral end of a violin (fiddle).

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb fiddlehead ferns
6 ounces penne pasta
1 teaspoon tsps salt, plus
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
1/4 cup dried cranberries
hot pepper (optional) or cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • To clean and cook fiddleheads: Clean fiddleheads in cold water and rinse several times until the water looks clear. Cut off black ends.
  • Bring to a boil 1 1/4 cups water with 1/2 teaspoons salt. Add fiddleheads, making sure they are totally submerged (otherwise they will turn black).
  • Cook 8-10 fiddleheads until al dente. when cooked, remove from boiling water and run under cold water so they remain al dente. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta as dierected on package. Drain and run cold water over noodles to keep them al dente. Keep warm.
  • Combine olive oil and garlic and mix well.
  • Toss fiddleheads with pasta, oil-garlic mixture, 1/4 teaspoons salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. If desired for a slighty sweet taste or add hot peppers for a spicy flavor.

James Chikoore
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fiddleheads.


izi king
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I thought the fiddleheads were a nice addition to the dish, but I would have liked more of them.


Gul Bahar
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste.


Martha Mabena
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I would make this dish again, but I would probably make a few changes to the recipe.


Mighty Devastator127
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Overall, I thought this dish was good, but not great.


Genevieve Andrews
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The recipe was easy to follow, but it took a little longer to cook than I expected.


Mazhr Iqbal
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I found the fiddleheads to be a bit too chewy for my taste.


Benton Robinson
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting pasta dish.


Himesh Dahal
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This dish was a hit with my family and friends. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the fiddleheads.


Dx Devil
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The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the fiddleheads added a nice texture.


Aadi Raaj
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I've never cooked with fiddleheads before, but this recipe made it easy and enjoyable.


TOLE VIDEO 9
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This fiddlehead pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The fiddleheads added a unique and flavorful twist to the classic pasta dish.


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