🍃✨ Matcha Pesto Pasta: A Vibrant Twist on a Classic Sauce 🍵💚
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Servings
4
Prep Time
01 minute
Cook Time
10 minutes
Who said matcha is only for lattes and desserts? This Matcha Pesto Pasta recipe proves matcha shines just as brightly in savory dishes! With fresh herbs, creamy walnuts, and a hint of earthy matcha magic from Matcha Nude, this pesto is a chef’s kiss moment. Plus, it’s quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at a dinner party.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Flavor Explosion: The fresh herbs, walnuts, and matcha create an irresistible combination.
- Nutrient-Rich: Packed with antioxidants from spinach, basil, and matcha.
- Quick & Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Versatile: Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup fresh mint
- 1 cup spinach (or a little more for extra greens)
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped white onion
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1–1.5 tsp Matcha Nude organic matcha powder
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1/8 cup avocado or olive oil (adjust as needed for blending)
- Your favorite pasta (cooked according to package instructions)
- Optional garnish: Feta, Parmesan, or a dairy-free cheese substitute
Directions
Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all your fresh ingredients and set them up for easy blending.
Blend the Pesto: n a high-powered blender, combine basil, mint, spinach, walnuts, garlic, white onion, and Matcha Nude. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
Add Oil Slowly: Gradually add the avocado or olive oil while blending. Start with a small amount and add more if needed. Blend until smooth and vibrant green.
Cook Your Pasta: Cook your favorite pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and reserve a bit of pasta water.
Combine the Magic: Toss the cooked pasta with your Matcha Pesto, using reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.
Garnish and Serve: Plate your pasta and garnish with fresh basil leaves, feta, Parmesan, or a dairy-free alternative.
Enjoy!: Serve immediately and savor every bite of this vibrant, earthy, and herbaceous dish.
Recipe Note
How Much Pesto Does This Recipe Make?
This Matcha Nude pesto recipe yields about 1 to 1¼ cups of sauce, which is the perfect amount for 8 ounces of pasta (½ pound). If you love your pasta extra saucy, use 6 ounces, and if you prefer a lighter coating, it can easily stretch to 10–12 ounces.
How Long Does It Keep?
Store your pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–5 days. If you plan to use it across multiple dishes, like pasta, sandwiches, bowls, or as a marinade, you can also top it with a thin layer of olive oil to help keep it vibrant and fresh. It also freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
🫶 Serving Suggestions:
Spread the Matcha Pesto on grilled chicken for an extra flavor boost.Use it as a pizza sauce for a fun green twist.Dollop it on a Caprese sandwich for an herby upgrade.
📸 Share Your Culinary Creation:
We’d love to see your take on Matcha Pesto Pasta! Snap a photo, and tag @MatchaNude, and share your vibrant green masterpiece. 💚✨
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