I’m still over the moon with my recent discovery of Garlic Scapes. Craving some garlic’y pasta goodness, I decided to try my hand at Garlic Scape Basil Pesto. I adapted my regular go-to recipe for Basil Pesto for the substitution.
PREP TIME: COOK TIME: TOTAL TIME: 15 min YIELD: ~2 cups
Ingredients:
- 7 to 8 large garlic scapes
- 1 and 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Cut garlic scapes in approx 1/2 inch to 1 inch long pieces then add to food processor, along with fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, salt, and lemon juice. Process, and gradually add olive oil and mix until mixture is a fine consistency.
- Add grated parmesan and mix to combine.
- Stir the pesto into your favourite cooked pasta, or portion and freeze for future use.