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Fresh Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta Recipe with Creamy Burrata and Tomatoes

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A fresh and flavorful pasta dish featuring garlic scape pesto, creamy burrata, and juicy tomatoes, perfect for spring and summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup chopped fresh garlic scapes
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 ball (about 8 ounces) burrata cheese
  • 12 ounces (340 grams) spaghetti or your favorite pasta
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (about 1 tablespoon salt per 4 quarts of water). Add 12 ounces of spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, combine 1 cup chopped garlic scapes, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan in a food processor. Pulse to combine.
  3. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in 1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil until smooth but slightly textured. Season with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Halve 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes. Optionally toss with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
  5. Drain pasta and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add garlic scape pesto and reserved pasta water a little at a time, tossing gently to coat evenly.
  6. Fold in halved tomatoes gently. Tear burrata into large chunks and place on top of pasta without mixing fully.
  7. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
  8. Serve immediately while burrata is creamy and pesto is vibrant.

Notes

Toast nuts lightly in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes to enhance nuttiness. Add salt gradually when blending pesto. If pesto is too thick, loosen with reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time. Add burrata just before serving to keep it creamy. Store leftover pesto covered with olive oil in the fridge for up to a week.

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