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Fresh Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta Recipe with Burrata and Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick and easy pasta dish featuring fresh garlic scape pesto, creamy burrata, and sweet cherry tomatoes, perfect for spring and early summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 fresh garlic scapes, roughly chopped
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese
  • 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti or linguine recommended)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove promptly to avoid burning.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  3. In a food processor, combine chopped garlic scapes, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, minced garlic (if using), and lemon juice. Pulse to combine.
  4. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while the processor runs until pesto is smooth but still textured. Scrape down sides as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Return drained pasta to the pot or a large bowl. Add pesto and toss thoroughly, adding reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to loosen sauce until it coats noodles.
  6. Gently fold in halved cherry tomatoes.
  7. Divide pasta among plates and top with torn or spooned burrata cheese.
  8. Drizzle with extra olive oil, sprinkle additional Parmigiano if desired, and grind fresh black pepper on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overblend the pesto to keep some texture. Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce. Let burrata sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Toast pine nuts carefully to avoid bitterness. Add cheese at the end to prevent clumping. Store leftover pesto with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning.

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