Pasta with Garlic-Scape Pesto

Health score
21%
Pasta with Garlic-Scape Pesto
45 min.
6
481kcal

Suggestions

Recipe Introduction:

Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this delectable Pasta with Garlic-Scape Pesto. A perfect blend of fresh garlic scapes, crunchy pistachios, and savory Parmigiano-Reggiano, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Best of all, it's versatile enough to serve as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish for any occasion.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering meal that serves six, with each portion offering a well-balanced 481 calories. The star of the dish, garlic scapes, are a seasonal delicacy that adds a unique, slightly sweet and garlicky flavor to the pesto. Paired with the rich aroma of extra-virgin olive oil, the nutty taste of unsalted pistachios, and the sharpness of Parmigiano-Reggiano, this pesto takes center stage on a bed of al dente spaghetti.

To make this dish, you'll need a food processor, whisk, and pot, along with a handful of simple ingredients. The pesto can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for a week or frozen for a month, making it a great option for meal prep. Once the pasta is cooked to perfection, simply toss it with the homemade pesto and a bit of reserved pasta water for a silky smooth texture.

With a caloric breakdown of 12.21% protein, 33.22% fat, and 54.57% carbs, this Pasta with Garlic-Scape Pesto is a well-rounded and satisfying meal that's sure to impress your family and friends. So, why not give it a try and let the aroma of garlic, pistachios, and Parmesan fill your kitchen with warmth and delight?

Ingredients

  • 10 large garlic-scapes 
  • servings salt and pepper black
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup parmesan finely grated
  • pound pasta like spaghetti 
  • 0.3 cup pistachios unsalted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Make the pesto: Puree the garlic scapes, pistachios, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor until very finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly pour the oil through the opening. Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste. (The pesto keeps in the fridge, covered, for 1 week or frozen for a month.)
  2. In a large pot of heavily salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta-cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  3. Whisk together 2/3 cup of the pesto and the reserved pasta water and toss with the pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts

Calories481kcal
Protein12.21%
Fat33.22%
Carbs54.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.5
Glycemic Load
22.74
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
12.277391239353%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:481.25kcal
24.06%
Fat:17.87g
27.5%
Saturated Fat:3.16g
19.77%
Carbohydrates:66.06g
22.02%
Net Carbohydrates:62.44g
22.71%
Sugar:2.76g
3.06%
Cholesterol:3.78mg
1.26%
Sodium:291.81mg
12.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.78g
29.56%
Selenium:49.71µg
71.02%
Manganese:0.78mg
38.99%
Phosphorus:213.49mg
21.35%
Copper:0.31mg
15.43%
Fiber:3.62g
14.49%
Vitamin E:1.97mg
13.14%
Calcium:130.87mg
13.09%
Magnesium:49.97mg
12.49%
Iron:1.76mg
9.79%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.45%
Zinc:1.38mg
9.19%
Vitamin C:7.3mg
8.85%
Vitamin K:8.3µg
7.9%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.85%
Vitamin B3:1.39mg
6.97%
Potassium:242.87mg
6.94%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.69%
Folate:17.48µg
4.37%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.86%
Vitamin A:61.09IU
1.22%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious