Pasta with berries – a surprising duo
Food pairing is still a popular topic among home cooks and gourmet chefs alike. That’s because contrasting combinations open the door to new flavour worlds and make even familiar aromas shine in a new light.
Summer Combinations
Pasta is an all-time favourite, and we all know it with a hearty Bolognese, creamy Carbonara, or vegetarian Napoli. But how about something sweet today? Especially during berry season, it makes perfect sense to reach for blueberries and the like to create a delicious taste surprise.
The sweetness pairs well with the mild flavour of the pasta; with a pinch of salt, this contrast is emphasised even more. A feast for the senses, because with this combination, the eyes eat too — the berry sauce looks that beautiful on the plate.
This quick pasta dish is definitely a summer recipe with wow factor at the table. And we think: this is definitely one to try!
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20 min
Total Time
15 min
Cooking Time
5 min
Preperation Time
Ingredients
| For the pesto: | |
| 15 sprigs | basil |
| 1 cup | chopped peanuts |
| 150 ml | olive oil |
| 2 cups | blueberries |
| 1 tsp. | lemon juice |
| salt and pepper | |
| For the pasta: | |
| 500 g | fusilli |
| 2 tbsp. | blueberries |
| mint leaves |
Instructions
Step 1 of 4:
Wash the basil, shake dry, and strip the leaves from the stems.
Step 2 of 4:
Blend the flakes with peanuts, olive oil, blueberries, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3 of 4:
Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente.. Drain and mix immediately with the pesto.
Step 4 of 4:
Fold in the remaining blueberries and garnish with mint leaves. Serve warm.
