Author Notes
I just discovered the garlic scape (thanks to my CSA). Remember those green shoots that start to bud right out of your garlic cloves? Those are the beginnings of garlic scapes!
They have a sweeter, milder taste than garlic and make a perfect pesto (I've found that when you saute them, they taste like green beans). —OfBaking
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Ingredients
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1 cup
basil, packed
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1 cup
garlic scapes, chopped
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1/2 cup
Romano cheese
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1/2 cup
toasted pine nuts
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1/4 cup
olive oil
Directions
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Puree garlic, nuts, salt, and romano in food processor.
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Add basic & scapes; process.
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Slowly add oil as you process until you have a smooth, even paste.
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Toss with pasta and serve!
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