Spaghetti with Garlic Scapes and Olive Oil (<i>Aglio e Olio</i>)

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Spaghetti with Garlic Scapes and Olive Oil (Aglio e Olio)

Name: Spaghetti with Garlic Scapes and Olive Oil (Aglio e Olio)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 10 whole garlic scapes, trimmed; 3/4 lb (340 g) spaghetti; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil, plus more for serving; 1/2 cup (35 g) Pecorino cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving; 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)

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Preparation: 15 MIN
Cooking: 12 MIN
Servings: 4

To give a garlicky Neapolitan classic a vivid twist, we cooked 10 scapes two ways (sautéed and parboiled), proving that the best pasta recipes are way more than the sum of their parts.

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

10 whole garlic scapes, trimmed
3/4 lb (340 g) spaghetti
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil, plus more for serving
1/2 cup (35 g) Pecorino cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
1 tbsp lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)

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Preparation

Cut 8 of the scapes in half lengthwise and set aside. With a fine grater, grate the remaining scapes and set aside.
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Add the 16 garlic scape halves 2 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Reserve 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the cooking water. Drain the pasta and scapes.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the grated garlic scapes and red pepper flakes in the oil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add the drained pasta and scapes, cheese, lemon zest and reserved cooking water. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavours. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide the spaghetti among four plates. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with more cheese, if desired.

Comment

CHRISTIANE D.

2 stars September 20th, 2019

Scapes were underdone. Garlic taste was minimal, almost zero. I won't make this dish again. However, because garlic scapes are hard to find, I bought enough to make Ricardo's "Garlic Scape Pesto" recipe at the same time. I froze it in divided portions. I think it'll be good, but I'll see when I get to try it on pasta. A suivre ...