Swiss Chard & Garlic Scape Pesto 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. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine Swiss chard, Parmesan cheese, garlic scapes, toasted pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  3. In a large pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Swiss chard leaves and sauté until just wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sautéed Swiss chard. Stir in the garlic scape pesto and mix until the pasta is well coated.
  5. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
  6. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Swiss Chard & Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped garlic scapes
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine Swiss chard, Parmesan cheese, garlic scapes, toasted pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  3. In a large pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Swiss chard leaves and sauté until just wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sautéed Swiss chard. Stir in the garlic scape pesto and mix until the pasta is well coated.
  5. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
  6. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.