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Creamy Roasted Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta

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A silky, comforting pasta dish featuring roasted garlic scapes, toasted pine nuts, and a splash of cream for a fresh yet indulgent twist on classic pesto.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place whole garlic head on foil, drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, wrap tightly, and place on baking sheet.
  2. Trim and roughly chop garlic scapes. Spread on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Roast garlic scapes and garlic head together for about 20 minutes until tender.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  4. Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and cool.
  5. Once garlic is cool, squeeze roasted cloves out of skin. Add garlic cloves, roasted garlic scapes, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan, lemon juice, and 1/3 cup olive oil to a food processor. Pulse until coarse but creamy.
  6. Transfer pesto to a large bowl. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Add reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time to reach desired sauce consistency.
  7. Combine hot drained pasta with creamy pesto sauce. Toss well to coat. Serve immediately, topped with extra toasted pine nuts and Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Toast pine nuts carefully to avoid burning. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Gluten-free pasta can be used as needed.

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