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Flavorful Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta Recipe with Burrata and Tomatoes Made Easy

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A fresh and vibrant garlic scape pesto pasta tossed with creamy burrata and juicy tomatoes, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal that feels both comforting and special.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup garlic scapes, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces short pasta (orecchiette, penne, or fusilli)
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese, torn or sliced

Instructions

  1. Rinse and roughly chop about 1 cup of garlic scapes. In a food processor, combine the chopped scapes, 1 packed cup of fresh basil leaves, and 1/2 cup toasted nuts. Pulse a few times to start breaking down the ingredients.
  2. Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil while the processor runs. Stop and scrape down the bowl as needed to ensure even blending. Add more olive oil if needed to reach a smooth, slightly chunky sauce.
  3. Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Pulse to combine evenly. Set the pesto aside.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 ounces of short pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. While pasta cooks, halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes and tear or slice 8 ounces of burrata cheese into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining. Return pasta to the pot or transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic scape pesto and toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce if needed.
  7. Gently fold in the halved tomatoes and burrata pieces, being careful not to break up the cheese too much.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with a drizzle of olive oil or fresh basil leaves.

Notes

Toast nuts lightly to avoid bitterness. Add olive oil slowly to achieve the right pesto consistency. Salt pasta water generously. Reserve pasta water to loosen pesto sauce. Add burrata last and fold gently to keep creamy pockets intact. Pesto can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container. For dairy-free, substitute cheeses with vegan alternatives or nutritional yeast.

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