It's National Pasta Day! Time to celebrate this beloved dish, but ditch the ordinary and embrace some unexpected flavor combinations. Enter the world of pasta and tea – a surprisingly delicious pairing!
National Pasta Day is October 17th
A Match Made in Flavor Heaven
Lighter teas like green tea or chamomile can offer a refreshing counterpoint to creamy sauces. Black tea, with its bolder notes, complements heavier meat-based dishes. The possibilities are endless!
FreshDrinkUS: Your Essential Tea Partner
Elevate your pasta creations with high-quality tea bags from FreshDrinkUS. Explore our diverse selection, from the refreshing Green Tea (perfect with lighter sauces) to the warming, spicy notes of Rooibos Tea (ideal for richer dishes).
Recipe Time! Green Tea Pesto Pasta
Ready for something truly unique? Head over to our website for a delightful Green Tea Pesto Pasta recipe! This dish combines the comfort of pasta with the fragrant aroma of FreshDrinkUS green tea
- 1/3 cup unsweetened freshly-brewed FreshDrinkUS green tea, warm or chilled, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, pan-toasted
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 to 3 large cloves garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 cup packed (3/4 ounce) fresh basil leaves + sprigs for garnish
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen baby sweet peas
- 2/3 cup no-salt-added canned or cooked garbanzo beans
- 10 ounces pasta of choice, such as whole grain penne rigate
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Add the tea, pine nuts, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, hot pepper flakes, and basil leaves to a blender and puree into a smooth sauce. Add the peas and beans and puree until creamy. Adjust seasoning.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to the pan.
- Add the creamy pesto and cook while stirring over low heat until fully heated, about 2 minutes. Add additional tea if necessary for desired consistency. Adjust seasoning.
- Transfer to a large serving bowl or individual bowls. Sprinkle with lemon zest (if using), garnish with the basil sprigs, and serve.
Embrace the Experimentation!
National Pasta Day is the perfect excuse to unleash your inner chef. Get creative with different pasta shapes, sauces, and tea flavors to personalize your own culinary masterpiece.
Visit FreshDrinkUS.com today and embark on a journey of flavor exploration!
