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Flavorful Garlic Scape Pasta with Brown Butter and Toasted Pine Nuts

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A quick and easy pasta dish featuring garlic scapes sautéed in brown butter, topped with toasted pine nuts for a crunchy, nutty finish. Perfect for seasonal cooking and simple weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 ounces of spaghetti or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1/3 cup pine nuts and stir frequently for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 4-5 minutes). Watch closely to avoid burning.
  4. Add 1 cup chopped garlic scapes to the browned butter and sauté gently for 2-3 minutes until softened but still bright green.
  5. Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with brown butter and garlic scapes. Toss to coat evenly. If the mixture feels dry, add reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time to loosen the sauce.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  7. Serve immediately, plating the pasta and sprinkling with toasted pine nuts. Add extra Parmesan on top if desired.

Notes

Use medium heat and keep butter moving to brown it evenly without burning. Toast pine nuts separately to keep them crunchy. Add reserved pasta water gradually to control sauce texture. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan spread and skip or replace Parmesan with vegan cheese.

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Keywords: garlic scape pasta, brown butter pasta, toasted pine nuts, quick pasta recipe, seasonal cooking, vegetarian pasta

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