Garlic Scape Pasta (Vegan) - ZardyPlants

Ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta (use gluten-free pasta if needed)
• 2 bunches garlic scapes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 ½ - 2 cups chopped)
• 3 tablespoons vegan butter (see note 1)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves)
• 2-3 tablespoons reserved cooking water from the pasta (see note 2)
• Zest and juice of one medium lemon
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• ⅓ to ½ cup vegan parmesan cheese, grated (see note 3)
• Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
• Salt if needed (see note 4)