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Garlic Scape Pesto on Spinach Linguine

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spinach linguine
  • 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, cut into thirds
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup garlic scapes, chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 4 sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • cooking spray
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves

Instructions

  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.
  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.
  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.

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