Pasta with Salsify

Ingredients

• 300 g Pasta corn
• 800 g Salsify
• 200 ml Heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Sea salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper, ground
• 2 sprig Thyme, fresh, chopped

Method

1. Heat up the oven for 180C.
2. Clean the salsify, cut them about 5 cm long;
3. In medium bowl, toss the salsify with oil, salt and pepper.
4. Spread onto baking sheet and roast until tender, about 25-30 minutes.
5. When is done, keep half of them separately for garnish.
6. Put remaining salsify into large pot add cream and thyme.
7. Simmer over medium heat until heated through and flavors are blended, about 10 minutes.
8. Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor and purée.
9. Season if necessary.
10. Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water for 6 minutes or until al dente.
11. Drain and place aside.
12. Serve the pasta with the salsify sauce and decorate with salsify pieces.