Best 9 Garlic Scape Pesto On Spinach Linguine Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary journey of creating an unforgettable "garlic scape pesto on spinach linguine" dish! Garlic scape pesto, a vibrant condiment crafted from tender garlic scape blossoms and nutty pine nuts, harmonizes perfectly with the vibrant green spinach linguine. This delightful combination promises a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned home cook seeking inspiration or a culinary novice yearning to explore new horizons, this article will guide you towards crafting a culinary masterpiece that will captivate your senses and impress your dinner guests.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC SCAPE PESTO ON SPINACH LINGUINE



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This is a light and fresh alternative to traditional pesto. Garlic scapes have a more mild garlic flavor. You can often find them at your farmers market, and they are inexpensive.

Provided by jenndoll

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package spinach linguine
½ pint grape tomatoes, cut into thirds
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup garlic scapes, chopped
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
4 sun-dried tomatoes
½ lemon, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 206.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

PASTA WITH GARLIC SCAPES



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Garlic scapes are edible and very yummy. We love to eat them fresh with pasta. This dish is ready in under 20 minutes and is super easy to make.

Provided by gartenfee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 27m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package dried spaghetti
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic scapes, tops trimmed and stems finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a deep skillet until hot. Remove from heat and add garlic scapes; let stand for 3 minutes. Mix in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over drained spaghetti sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 977 calories, Carbohydrate 94 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 58.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 130.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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The star of this pesto is the garlic plant's underappreciated second offering: the fleeting garlic scape. The ingredients are straightforward except for the substitution of sunflower seeds for pine nuts. The seeds are a fraction of the cost and do the job just as well. A food processor is a must for this recipe. For pesto, ingredient order matters. Start with the scapes and process for about 30 seconds. Add the seeds until they are broken down and mixed well with the scapes. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula for wandering bits. Next, pour in the olive oil. If you have Parmesan cheese in chunks, add it now, but if it is grated, wait until the scapes and seeds smooth out. If you're serving right away, add the basil and lemon juice. If not, hold back on the basil for now - otherwise the pesto will lose its vibrant color. Add generously to cooked spaghetti or spread on crusty bread.

Provided by Jeff Schwarz And Greg Kessler

Categories     easy, quick

Time 3m

Yield About 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup garlic scapes, sliced crosswise (about 10 to 12 scapes)
¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup basil leaves
Juice of one lemon

Steps:

  • Place the garlic scapes in a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds.
  • Add the sunflower seeds and pulse for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add the olive oil and process on high for 15 seconds.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and pulse until the ingredients are combined.
  • Add the basil and lemon juice, and process until reaching the desired consistency.
  • Add salt to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 773, UnsaturatedFat 49 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 219 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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Garlic scapes, the curled flower from the top of a garlic plant, are abundant at farmers markets and CSAs (community supported agriculture shares) in spring and make an easy, fragrant pesto that can be spread on bread or crackers, put on pasta, used with fish, and as a substitute for garlic, onion, or scallions! Add to sandwiches, pasta, lamb, and fish dishes. Tastes great mixed with mayo.

Provided by amandajo

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound garlic scapes, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 ¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Blend the garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper together in a food processor until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 57.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

PASTA WITH GARLIC-SCAPE PESTO



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Nut     Parmesan     Tree Nut     Pistachio     Fall     Spring     Healthy

Yield Serves 6 to 8 (makes 1 1/2 cups pesto)

Number Of Ingredients 7

For the pesto
10 large garlic scapes
1/3 cup unsalted pistachios
1/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • Make the pesto: Puree the garlic scapes, pistachios, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor until very finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly pour the oil through the opening. Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste. (The pesto keeps in the fridge, covered, for 1 week or frozen for a month.)
  • In a large pot of heavily salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta-cooking water, then drain the pasta. Whisk together 2/3 cup of the pesto and the reserved pasta water and toss with the pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve right away.

SPINACH & GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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This recipe is to use up the garlic scapes I received in my CSA basket. "Garlic scapes (also known as garlic tops, garlic shoots, green garlic, spring baby garlic, garlic spears, early garlic greens, or garlic "flowers") are the curly tipped, extremely tasty green shoots that grow from "heads" of hardneck garlic. " From Plan B Orgarnic Farms.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained or
3 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup walnuts
8 garlic scapes, chopped
2 tablespoons basil
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients except oil to a food processor.
  • Begin to process and slowly drizzle in oil until smooth.

CHEF JOHN'S GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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This is one of the most interesting and delicious pesto alternatives that you will ever taste. The recipe is super simple and the hardest part might be finding the garlic scapes themselves. Use as you would traditional pesto.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup roughly chopped garlic scapes
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup canola oil
½ cup toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine garlic scapes, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, olive oil, canola oil, and walnuts in a blender. Blend into a smooth paste. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 123.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

GARLIC SCAPE PESTO ON SPINACH LINGUINE



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This is a light and fresh alternative to traditional pesto. Garlic scapes have a more mild garlic flavor. You can often find them at your farmers market, and they are inexpensive.

Provided by jenndoll

Categories     Italian Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package spinach linguine
½ pint grape tomatoes, cut into thirds
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup garlic scapes, chopped
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
4 sun-dried tomatoes
½ lemon, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 206.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

SPINACH & GARLIC SCAPES PASTA



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Scapes are much milder than garlic & make a very tasty sauce to accompany your choice of pasta. The cooking time is for the pasta. Edit on July 17: I made this for the first time last night & found the garlic flavour overpowering! C.L.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Black Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Baby Spinach, rinsed & dried
1/2 cup chopped garlic scape
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 lb pasta, of your choice

Steps:

  • Place spinach, garlic scapes& parmesan in a food processor& pulse until mixture is chunky.
  • With machine running, pour in olive oil.
  • Process until mixture is smooth.
  • Add butter& seasonings to taste.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package until el dente.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water& mix well.
  • Drain pasta, place in serving dishes& top with sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest garlic scapes available. Look for scapes that are bright green and have no signs of wilting or yellowing.
  • Use a food processor or blender to make the pesto. This will help to create a smooth and consistent sauce.
  • If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can chop the garlic scapes and nuts by hand. However, this will take more time and effort.
  • Be careful not to overcook the linguine. It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Serve the pesto linguine immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

Garlic scape pesto is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for summer, when garlic scapes are at their peak. This recipe for garlic scape pesto on spinach linguine is a great way to enjoy this seasonal ingredient. The pesto is flavorful and creamy, and the spinach linguine adds a touch of freshness. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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