Rudy’s Garlic Scape Pesto

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Rudy's Garlic Scape Pesto - A Flavorful Spread for Your Pasta

by The Chefin Pesto

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

323

Sugar

Fat

34g

Rudy's Garlic Scape Pesto is a flavorful and versatile spread that is perfect for pasta dishes. This pesto is made with garlic scapes, which are the long, green stalks that grow from garlic bulbs. The scapes have a milder taste than garlic cloves and provide a fresh and distinctive flavor to this pesto. This recipe is easy to make and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, giving you a quick and tasty meal option whenever you need it.

Instructions

1.	In a food processor, pulse the garlic scapes until finely chopped.
2.	Add the Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, lemon juice, and pine nuts and pulse until well combined.
3.	With the food processor still running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and well combined.
4.	Season with salt and pepper to taste.

PROS

Rudy’s Garlic Scape Pesto is a delicious and flavorful spread that adds an extra kick to your pasta dish.

The pesto is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a versatile ingredient for people with dietary restrictions.

CONS

The pine nuts in this recipe can be expensive, making this pesto quite pricey compared to other pasta sauces.

Rudy’s Garlic Scape Pesto has a strong garlic flavor, which might not appeal to everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Garlic is known for its immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties, making this pesto a good choice for people who want to support their overall health.
In addition, olive oil is a healthy fat that has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease.

	6 garlic scapes , chopped
	1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
	1/2 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
	1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
	1/4 cup pine nuts
	3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
	salt and pepper to taste