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Creamy Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta Recipe Easy Homemade Parmesan Delight

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A quick and easy creamy garlic scape pesto pasta with Parmesan that delivers fresh, garlicky flavor and comforting richness. Perfect for busy weeknights or summer dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Rinse about 1 cup of garlic scapes and chop into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Toast 1/4 cup pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool.
  3. In a food processor, combine chopped garlic scapes, toasted pine nuts, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove. Pulse until finely chopped.
  4. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil until smooth and vibrant green, about 1 minute.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 12 ounces of pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
  6. In a large skillet or pasta pot over medium heat, warm 1/2 cup heavy cream gently for 2 minutes.
  7. Add the pesto mixture to the cream and stir to combine. Cook for another minute until sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Add drained pasta to the skillet with the creamy pesto sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time if sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Notes

Do not overheat the cream once combined with pesto to avoid separation. Toast pine nuts just before blending for best flavor. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best meltability and flavor.

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