That sounds absolutely delicious! The combination of Parmigiano Reggiano crust on lemon chicken and ramp pesto spaghetti creates a mouthwatering blend of flavors. Here’s a rough recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
For the Lemon Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
For the Ramp Pesto:
- 1 bunch of ramps, cleaned and trimmed
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Spaghetti:
- 1 lb spaghetti
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Lemon Chicken:
- Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Coat each chicken breast in grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat some olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
2. Make the Ramp Pesto:
- In a food processor, combine ramps, pine nuts or walnuts, grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. Adjust seasoning if needed.
3. Cook the Spaghetti:
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
- Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Return the drained spaghetti to the pot and toss with the ramp pesto, adding pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
4. Serve:
- Slice the lemon chicken breasts and serve over the ramp pesto spaghetti.
- Garnish with additional grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.
- Enjoy your Parmigiano Reggiano crusted lemon chicken with ramp pesto spaghetti!
Feel free to adjust the quantities and ingredients according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your meal!
