Garlic Scape And Zucchini Blossom Pasta

• 5/8 cup zucchini blossoms about 16
• 3/4 pound capellini or spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 pinch pepper flakes
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 2 1/8 ounces garlic scapes about 2 bunches trimmed and cut in 1-1/2-inch, 4 cm lengths
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Remove stamens from zucchini blossoms; remove petals. Discard stems. Set aside.
2. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, drain.
3. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat; cook garlic and hot pepper flakes, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic scapes; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Stir in zucchini stamens and petals; cook, stirring, just until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in pasta, pepper and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to coat; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Garlic-Scape-and-Zucchini-Blossom-Pasta-1110689 (may not work)