Description
Enjoy the fresh flavors of spring with this Garlic Scape Pasta Recipe! Made with tender garlic scapes, Parmesan, nuts, and olive oil, this easy pasta dish is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine
- Long pasta works best for coating with the sauce.
For the Garlic Scape Sauce
- 1 cup chopped garlic scapes
- The star ingredient providing mild garlic flavor.
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Adds richness and savory depth.
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Helps create a silky sauce.
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts
- Provides texture and nutty flavor.
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Brightens the entire dish.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Enhances flavors.
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Adds mild heat.
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- Helps emulsify the sauce.
Optional Garnishes
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain the pasta.
- Wash, trim, and chop the garlic scapes.
- Add garlic scapes, Parmesan, toasted nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
- Blend while slowly adding olive oil until a pesto-like sauce forms.
- Add a small amount of pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Return cooked pasta to the pot.
- Toss pasta with the garlic scape sauce.
- Add more pasta water as needed to create a silky coating.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with Parmesan, basil, lemon zest, or red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Reserve extra pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.
- Freshly grated Parmesan provides the best flavor and texture.
- For maximum freshness, serve immediately after tossing with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 420 calories
