Garlic Scape Pesto Ultimate (Printable)
Aromatic pesto with fresh garlic scapes, basil, and pine nuts. Ideal for pasta, spreads, and dressings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Produce
01 - 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
02 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Nuts & Seeds
04 - 1/3 cup pine nuts
→ Dairy
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Oils
06 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
→ Seasonings
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Place garlic scapes, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times until the mixture is finely chopped.
02 - While the food processor is running, slowly pour the olive oil into the feed tube in a steady stream. Blend continuously until the pesto reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.
03 - Taste the pesto and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Transfer the finished sauce to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate until serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that intense garlic flavor without the harsh aftertaste of cloves.
- It comes together in mere minutes but tastes like you worked on it all day.
02 -
- Do not overblend the pesto or the nuts might release too much oil and turn the texture into a bitter paste.
- If the pesto tastes too sharp, let it sit for five minutes to mellow out before adding more salt.
03 -
- Toast your pine nuts lightly in a dry pan before blending to unlock a deeper, nuttier aroma.
- Reserve a cup of your pasta water to thin the pesto if it clings too thickly to the noodles.