Ramped Up
A hit of spring for delicate gnocchi
The pungent scent of ramps is enough to make any cook swoon--and is a harbinger of spring for Shea Gallante, the executive chef and co-owner of NYC's Ciano. There, he pairs these oniony-garlicky gems with pillowy bites of gnocchi and smoky speck. Gallante created the dish on a whim, inspired by the sights, smells and flavors of the season. It quickly became our favorite spring supper, and it will soon become yours. Although we included Gallante's recipe for homemade gnocchi--and highly recommend trying it--feel free to substitute store-bought gnocchi in a pinch.
Potato Gnocchi with Ramps
Recipe adapted from Shea Gallante, Ciano, NYCYield: 4 to 6 main-course servings
Cook Time: 3 hours start to finish
- INGREDIENTS
2 large Idaho potatoes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour, as needed
½ pound ramps
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
2 ounces speck, diced (about ¼ cup)
1 tablespoon fennel pollen or finely ground fennel seeds
3 teaspoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup (4 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus extra for serving
About The Chef
Prior to opening Ciano, Shea Gallante spent four years working under David Bouley at the venerable Bouley. He then moved on to Cru where, during his time as executive chef, the restaurant earned a Michelin star and three stars from The New York Times. Now Gallante is the executive chef and co-owner of Ciano, a seasonally driven Italian restaurant in New York's Flatiron District.
Ciano, 45 E. 22nd St.; 212-982-8422 or cianonyc.com
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