Dinner Tonight: Pasta With Garlic Scape And Basil Pesto Recipe

• 4 to 5 garlic scapes, roughly chopped
• Large handful basil leaves
• 1/4 cup almonds, toasted in a dry skillet until slightly browned
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound linguine or other pasta

1. Combine the garlic scapes, basil, and half the oil in a small food processor or blender. Process or blend until the leaves and scapes are finely chopped, then add the nuts and remaining oil. Process or blend until nicely pureed.
2. Remove to a bowl and stir in the cheese. If necessary, add more olive oil to create a loose paste. Season with more salt if needed.
3. In the meantime, bring a large pot of salty water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water, and toss with the pesto. If necessary, add some of the pasta water to create a creamy texture. Serve with more grated Parmesan cheese.

garlic, handful basil, almonds, olive oil, parmesan cheese, salt, linguine

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/06/dinner-tonight-pasta-with-garlic-scape-and-basil-pesto-recipe.html (may not work)