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Creamy Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta with Burrata

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A quick and easy pasta dish featuring a silky garlic scape pesto blended with cream and topped with melting burrata cheese, perfect for spring and early summer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup chopped garlic scapes
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
  • 8 oz burrata cheese, torn into pieces
  • Optional garnish: fresh basil leaves and lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz of spaghetti or fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In a food processor, combine chopped garlic scapes, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan, and olive oil. Pulse until coarsely blended.
  4. Slowly add heavy cream and lemon juice while the machine runs. Blend until smooth but still vibrant green. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Transfer drained pasta to a large mixing bowl or pot. Add pesto and toss well to coat. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  6. Divide pasta among plates. Tear burrata into chunks and place on top. Garnish with lemon zest and fresh basil leaves.
  7. Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy, melting burrata finish.

Notes

Toast pine nuts carefully to avoid burning. Add cream gradually to emulsify sauce properly. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Let burrata come to room temperature before adding to pasta. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast; use vegan burrata or omit cheese.

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