For a richer flavor, toast the garlic scapes lightly in a pan before processing them into the pesto. If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes on hand, a pinch of tomato paste can add a similar depth of flavor. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for an elegant presentation.
Garlic Scape Pesto on Spinach Linguine
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME35 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS12
A vibrant and verdant twist on the classic pesto, this dish features the subtle garlic notes of scapes, tossed with spinach linguine and brightened with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. A delightful and refreshing pasta experience!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate10 g
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Cholesterol6 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein6 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium207 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat14 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
11 mins
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
02
Step
0 mins
While pasta boils, process grape tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic scapes, olive oil, basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
03
Step
5 mins
Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Cook spinach leaves in hot skillet until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes; add drained linguine and pesto sauce. Cook and stir to coat linguine is sauce and until everything is hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Lue Larkin
Jun 28, 2025The pesto was a bit too strong for my taste, so I added a little more olive oil and lemon juice to mellow it out.
Samantha Fay
Jun 27, 2025I didn't have spinach linguine, so I used regular linguine and it was still delicious.
Coy Grant
Jun 27, 2025I found that blanching the scapes quickly before processing them helps mellow out the flavor a bit.
Joanne Hayes
Jun 22, 2025This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. I will definitely be making this again!
Spencer Roberts
Jun 20, 2025This is now my go-to pesto recipe!
Jarvis Swift
Jun 11, 2025I added some toasted pine nuts to the pesto and it was even better! Thanks for the great recipe!
Kara Krajcik
Jun 9, 2025My kids even loved this! A great way to get them to eat their spinach.
Torrance Vonrueden
Jun 5, 2025I made this last night and it was a huge hit! The garlic scape pesto is so unique and flavorful.