Pasta with berries – a surprising duo
Food pairing is still a popular topic among amateur and gourmet cooks. After all, the contrasting combinations open the door to new worlds of flavor and make even familiar aromas shine in a new light.
Summer combinations
Pasta is an all-time favorite, and we all know it with hearty Bolognese, creamy Carbonara, or vegetarian Napoli. But how about something sweet today? Especially in berry season, it makes perfect sense to reach for blueberries and the like to create a delicious flavor surprise.
The sweetness pairs well with the mild taste of the pasta; with a pinch of salt, this contrast is emphasized even more. A treat for the senses, because with this combination, you eat with your eyes too — the berry sauce looks so beautiful on the plate.
This quick pasta dish is definitely a summer recipe with wow factor at the table. And we think: it’s an absolute must-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.
