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Creamy Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta with Burrata

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A bright and creamy pasta dish featuring garlic scape pesto and melty burrata cheese, perfect for fresh spring and summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream or ricotta
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 12 ounces pasta (fusilli, cavatappi, penne, or rigatoni)
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese, torn or sliced
  • Optional: fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Roughly chop garlic scapes. Toast pine nuts or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Let cool.
  2. In a food processor, combine chopped garlic scapes, toasted nuts, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pulse a few times to break down ingredients.
  3. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until mixture forms a smooth pesto. Scrape down sides if needed.
  4. Transfer pesto to a bowl and stir in heavy cream or ricotta and fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes depending on shape. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  6. Return drained pasta to pot or warm skillet over low heat. Add creamy garlic scape pesto and toss gently to coat. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  7. Divide pesto-coated pasta among bowls. Top with torn or sliced burrata cheese. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
  8. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the dish and finish with a crack of black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning. Do not overblend pesto to maintain texture. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Add burrata just before serving for best creamy texture. Pesto can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in fridge with olive oil on top to prevent browning.

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