Lemon Garlic Scape Pasta
This zesty summer pasta recipes features fresh garlic scapes, lemon, and parmesan cheese over spaghetti. Serve as a main or side dish
Ingredients
- 8 ouncesspaghetti (sub legume-based for gluten free)
- 1 ½ cupschopped garlic scapes (about 2 bunches, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 3 tbspextra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 tbspbutter
- 3 tbsplemon juice (divided)
- 2 tsplemon zest (more to taste)
- ½ cupfreshly grated parmigiano reggiano (more to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Directions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve at least 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic scapes and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Stir in the butter and a tablespoon of the lemon juice.
- 3
Place the drained spaghetti and cooked garlic scapes back into the pot that you used to cook the pasta. Stir in the rest of the olive oil and lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add splashes of pasta water as needed to thin the sauce to your desired consistency. Taste, and adjust seasonings as desired.
- 4
Serve with more cheese, lemon zest, and a crack of black pepper.
- 5
Enjoy your meal, then come back and leave a rating and review for this recipe!