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Fresh Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta Recipe with Burrata and Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick and easy pasta dish featuring fresh garlic scape pesto, creamy burrata, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a vibrant, seasonal meal that feels indulgent yet effortless.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup garlic scapes, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 ball burrata cheese (about 8 ounces)
  • 8 ounces spaghetti or your favorite pasta
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Add 8 ounces of spaghetti or preferred pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup pine nuts and toast, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat immediately to avoid burning and set aside.
  3. In a food processor, combine 1 cup roughly chopped garlic scapes, toasted pine nuts, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth but still slightly textured. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add a tablespoon of reserved pasta water if pesto is too thick.
  4. Rinse and halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Optionally toss with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil to bring out their juices.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked and drained pasta. Spoon in the fresh garlic scape pesto and toss gently to coat all noodles evenly. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to help the sauce cling better.
  6. Divide the pesto pasta among serving bowls or plates. Top each portion with halved cherry tomatoes and a generous ball of burrata cheese placed in the center. The warmth of the pasta will gently melt the burrata.
  7. Grind fresh black pepper over the top and drizzle a bit more olive oil if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overprocess the pesto to keep some texture. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Toast pine nuts carefully to avoid burning. Burrata is delicate; add just before serving. For dairy-free, swap burrata with vegan cheese or olive oil drizzle. Garlic scapes can be substituted with fresh basil and a small garlic clove.

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Keywords: garlic scape pesto, burrata pasta, cherry tomatoes, easy pasta recipe, seasonal pasta, fresh pesto, quick dinner, vegetarian pasta

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