PASTA WITH GARLIC-SCAPE PESTO

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Pasta with Garlic-Scape Pesto image

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Nut     Parmesan     Tree Nut     Pistachio     Fall     Spring     Healthy

Yield Serves 6 to 8 (makes 1 1/2 cups pesto)

Number Of Ingredients 7

For the pesto
10 large garlic scapes
1/3 cup unsalted pistachios
1/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • Make the pesto: Puree the garlic scapes, pistachios, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor until very finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly pour the oil through the opening. Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste. (The pesto keeps in the fridge, covered, for 1 week or frozen for a month.)
  • In a large pot of heavily salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta-cooking water, then drain the pasta. Whisk together 2/3 cup of the pesto and the reserved pasta water and toss with the pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve right away.

Martin Ward
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up my garlic scapes.


Kevin D Huntley
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This pesto is a great way to add a little bit of extra nutrition to your meals. It's packed with vitamins and minerals.


Jitendra Kumar Shah
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This pesto is a great way to use up leftover herbs. I always have a few extra basil leaves or parsley leaves in my fridge and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Nelly Mtolo
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jose Santiago
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This pesto is a great way to add a little bit of extra flavor to your favorite dishes. I love it on pasta, but it's also great on chicken, fish, or vegetables.


sidra Samadi
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This pesto is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then use it throughout the week on pasta, pizza, or sandwiches.


Lexi Allen
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I love the bright green color of this pesto. It's so vibrant and inviting.


Khan Gabool
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This pesto is so good, I could eat it straight out of the jar.


Kokiy Kokiy1231
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I've never made pesto before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm really happy with the results.


Fazal Mengal
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This pesto is a great way to use up leftover garlic scapes. I always have a few left over after I use them in other recipes and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Sish Adnan
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I'm not a big fan of garlic, but I love this pesto. The garlic scape flavor is much milder than regular garlic and it's really delicious.


Ali Mobile
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This pesto is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it on pasta and they don't even realize they're eating garlic scapes.


Duco Zameh
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I've been making this pesto for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect way to add a little extra flavor to any dish.


Md Sohail
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This is one of my favorite pesto recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Amid Khan
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I made this pesto last night and it was a huge success. My whole family loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Sahin Evan
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This pesto is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit.


Asif Baloch
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It only has a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious and flavorful pesto.


Ameha Bahiru
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This recipe is a great way to use up garlic scapes. I had a bunch of them in my fridge and didn't know what to do with them. This pesto is the perfect solution.


KingCaos
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I've never had garlic scape pesto before, but I'm definitely a fan now. It's so easy to make and tastes delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sil Sil
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This pesto is amazing! I love the garlicky flavor of the scapes. It's so fresh and bright. I used it on pasta, but I think it would also be great on chicken or fish.