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Earthy matcha powder and savory Gruyère cheese transform a classic carbonara into a unique Japanese-Italian fusion dish. Tossed with garlic and mushrooms, this vibrant green wafu pasta offers a delicious twist on a traditional favorite.
Serves:
2
Recipe Category
Cuisine
Ingredients
200g pasta
2 tsp matcha powder
5 tbsp Gruyère cheese
4 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
3-4 large brown mushrooms (minced, two handfuls)
Salt
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the instructions. Set aside 8 tbsp of pasta water and drain well.
In a small bowl, mix the matcha powder with 4 tbsp of pasta water. Stir until no clumps remain. Add the Gruyère cheese. Stir to combine.
In a frying pan, cook the olive oil and garlic while stirring. Add the mushrooms and continue stirring.
Once the garlic becomes fragrant, add the remaining 2 tbsp of pasta water and remove from heat.
Add the drained pasta and the matcha sauce from step 2. Stir to combine and serve.
The original recipe also adds bacon as in a traditional Carbonara, but the mushrooms and garlic will easily stand on their own.