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Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta Salad
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Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta Salad

Transform your summer meals with this vibrant Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta Salad! This easy-to-make dish combines the unique flavor of garlic scapes with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and lemon juice for a zesty pesto!
Servings 6

Ingredients

Garlic Scape Pesto

  • 3 handfuls basil
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 cup garlic scapes halved
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • salt & pepper

Pasta Salad

  • 1 lb. pasta of choice I used orecchiette
  • 1 cup mozzarella pearls
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 1 handful of asparagus sliced in 3
  • 1 cup snap peas chopped
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 handful of mint chopped

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted water and set aside once cooked. In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients for pesto. Process until combined and set aside.
  • Once pasta is cooked, let cool completely and add to a large bowl. Heat a medium-sized saucepan over med-high heat and add in olive oil. Add in chopped asparagus and season with lemon juice, olive oil, salt & pepper. Cook until soft (6-7 minutes). Once asparagus is cooked, set aside.
  • Assemble pasta salad with all ingredients that are prepped. Add mozzarella pearls, and fresh mint and dress the salad with garlic scape pesto. Top with black pepper and mix until pasta is evenly cooked. Serve and enjoy!