Garlic Scape & Pickle Pasta

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Servings: Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 20

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic scapes and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Stir in the red pepper flakes and continue to sauté for another minute.
  4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, and toss with the garlic scapes and olive oil.
  5. Gradually add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the pasta is well coated.
  6. Mix in the chopped pickles, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  7. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Garlic Scape & Pickle Pasta

Ingredients

  • 200g spaghetti
  • 6 garlic scapes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic scapes and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Stir in the red pepper flakes and continue to sauté for another minute.
  4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, and toss with the garlic scapes and olive oil.
  5. Gradually add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the pasta is well coated.
  6. Mix in the chopped pickles, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  7. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.