This is a light and fresh alternative to traditional pesto. Garlic scapes have a more mild garlic flavor. You can often find them at your farmers market, and they are inexpensive.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package spinach linguine
- ½ pint grape tomatoes, cut into thirds
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup garlic scapes, chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ lemon, juiced
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- cooking spray
- 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
Step 2
While pasta boils, process grape tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic scapes, olive oil, basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Cook spinach leaves in hot skillet until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes; add drained linguine and pesto sauce. Cook and stir to coat linguine is sauce and until everything is hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 185 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat3g | 15% |
Cholesterol6mg | 2% |
Sodium207mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate10g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C22mg | 112% |
Calcium150mg | 12% |
Iron2mg | 11% |
Potassium434mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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