This matcha pesto pasta is perfect for summer – it’s filling, but also fresh and light!
Matcha
The star of this dish is the matcha! It not only adds the most gorgeous pop of green, but also an extra punch of antioxidants to this dish. Anything with pesto automatically has my heart too. Throw your protein of choice on top, pair with a salad and the is the perfect spring or summer main.
Pesto
Instead of plain pesto, I like to use a pesto + tahini combo that I think tastes even better. It also adds healthy unsaturated fats and a bit of protein. If you’ve never had tahini, it’s like your favorite nut butter but it’s made from sesame seeds and is a bit more savory! You’re gonna love it.
Pasta
I used rice noodles for this pasta because I had them on hand, but you can use any you’d like. They were fun to experiment with because they cook so fast and have a softer texture than the typical pasta dish. They’re naturally gluten-free, and are typically used in asian dishes with broth, but I thought it would be interesting to use them in a little bit of a different way here!
Substitutions
pesto – you can substitute any tahini + 1 tbsp any pre-made pesto for this tahini + pesto blend.
pasta – use any type of noodles you like in this recipe! Chickpea pasta would be a great higher-protein choice.
parsley – sub any herbs to garnish or skip it all together!
lemon juice – you can also use lime juice if it’s all you have on hand.
A big thank you to Matcha.com for collaborating on this post with me! You can find them on TikTok and Instagram @matchakari and on Youtube as Matcha.com! You can also use my discount code “RAE” to get 20% off on any of their products. May I recommend the Adaptogenic Matcha Latte for the yummiest morning cup ?
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