Description
A delicious vegan pasta dish featuring garlic scapes, vegan Parmesan, and a zesty lemon flavor, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (gluten-free option available)
- 2 bunches garlic scapes, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 ½ – 2 cups chopped)
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves)
- 2–3 tablespoons reserved pasta cooking water
- Zest and juice of one medium lemon
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ⅓ to ½ cup vegan Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- Salt if needed
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt the water before adding the pasta, cooking it according to package directions.
- Prep the cooking water: Before straining, carefully reserve 2-3 tablespoons of the starchy cooking water.
- Cook garlic scapes: In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add your vegan butter. Once melted, add the chopped garlic scapes and thyme, stirring occasionally. Cook uncovered for 5-8 minutes, or until tender yet crisp.
- Combine ingredients: Return the drained pasta to the pot. Mix in the cooked garlic scapes, reserved cooking water, vegan Parmesan, and parsley. Stir well to combine.
- Season: Add lemon juice, zest, and fresh cracked black pepper, stirring again. Taste and adjust with salt, if needed.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh garlic scapes from local farmer’s markets. For a creamier texture, opt for a high-quality vegan butter that contains natural oils.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg