Garlic Scape Pesto

I was surprised to find several garlic scape pesto recipes posted on this site. Here's another version for you. Quality ingredients [especiallly] good quality freshly grated cheese is crucial for best flavor in this recipe. Walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts can replace those expensive pine nuts.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 3/4 cup

Ingredients

• 6  garlic scapes, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  freshly grated asiago cheese
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice, to taste
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
• 3⁄4 cup  extra-virgin olive oil
•  cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Place the garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, lemon juice, and pine nuts in the bowl of a food processor.
2. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture.
3. Blend until the pesto is a brilliant green color and smooth in texture.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serving suggestion: I tossed the pesto with fresh pasta and garnished the pasta with minced fresh parsley and a few Recipe #452748.