Description
Fast, fresh, and packed with seasonal flavor, this Garlic Scape Pasta is a 15-minute vegan dish that’s as simple as it is delicious. Tender garlic scapes are sautéed with vegan butter and thyme, tossed with pasta, and finished with lemon, parsley, and vegan parmesan for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
8 ounces pasta (regular or gluten-free)
2 bunches garlic scapes, chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 1½ to 2 cups)
3 tablespoons vegan butter (or olive oil or broth)
½ teaspoon dried thyme (or 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves)
2–3 tablespoons reserved pasta cooking water
Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
⅓ to ½ cup vegan parmesan cheese, grated
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Salt, as needed
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 2–3 tablespoons pasta water, then drain.
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While pasta cooks, heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt vegan butter, then add garlic scapes and thyme. Cook 5–8 minutes until tender but still crisp.
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Return pasta to the pot. Add cooked garlic scapes and any leftover butter.
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Stir in reserved pasta water, lemon juice, zest, vegan parmesan, parsley, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Adjust with salt or extra lemon juice if needed.
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Serve warm, topped with extra parsley and vegan parmesan.
Notes
- Stir in cashew cream or plant-based cream for extra richness.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a GF option.
- Mix in peas, spinach, or cherry tomatoes for added veggies.
- Add vegan pesto for a herb-forward twist.
- Swap parsley for basil for a lemon-basil variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
