Garlic Scape Pesto on Spinach Linguine

Make fresh pesto with garlic scapes and basil, then serve it over spinach linguine and wilted spinach for an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• cooking spray
• 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
• 1 (16 ounce) package spinach linguine
• 4 sun-dried tomatoes
• 0.5 lemon, juiced
• 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.33333334326744 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 pint grape tomatoes, cut into thirds
• 0.5 cup garlic scapes, chopped

Recipe Instructions

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

Meanwhile, place grape tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic scapes, olive oil, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add spinach leaves; cook until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes. Add linguine and pesto; stir to coat with sauce. Cook until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.