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Creamy Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta

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A fresh and creamy pasta dish featuring garlicky pesto made from garlic scapes, pine nuts, and basil, topped with melty burrata cheese. Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for spring evenings or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup garlic scapes, roughly chopped (or 4–5 large garlic cloves)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano preferred)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 12 ounces pasta (linguine or fettuccine recommended)
  • 1 ball burrata cheese (6–8 ounces), fresh and soft
  • Optional garnish: extra pine nuts and fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  3. In a food processor, combine chopped garlic scapes, fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, and grated Parmesan. Pulse until finely chopped.
  4. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in extra virgin olive oil, heavy cream, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Return drained pasta to the pot or a large skillet over low heat. Pour in the creamy pesto sauce and toss gently. Add reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time if sauce is too thick.
  6. Divide pasta among plates. Tear fresh burrata over the top, letting it melt slightly from the warm pasta. Sprinkle with extra pine nuts and fresh basil leaves for garnish.

Notes

Toast pine nuts lightly for best flavor. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Tear burrata by hand and add just before serving to keep creamy pockets intact. For vegan version, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast, heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream, and use vegan burrata or avocado.

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Keywords: garlic scape pesto, creamy pasta, burrata pasta, pine nuts, easy pesto recipe, spring pasta, homemade pesto, vegetarian pasta

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