Matcha Pesto Sauce for Pasta is vegan recipe. This concept of pesto; grinding raw ingredients such as herbs, cheese and nuts into a paste, dates back to Ancient Rome and the Japanese have been producing and consuming matcha since the 12th century. This recipe brings two ancient foods together to make a very healthy version of a popular pasta condiment! 

🍴⁠ RECIPE 🍴⁠
INGREDIENTS⁠
⁠ 1 1/2 tsp of Zen Tea Leaf® Matcha Green Tea Powder⁠
1 cup of mint leaves⁠
1/2 cup of basil leaves⁠
1/2 cup of parsley leaves⁠
1 clove garlic⁠
3/4 cup of toasted pine nuts⁠
2 spring onions⁠
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil⁠
a pinch of salt ⁠
some freshly ground black pepper⁠
30 g of grated cheese⁠
100-150 g of pasta⁠
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Instructions:⁠
Prepare your Matcha⁠
1. Combine the mint, basil, parsley, chopped garlic, spring onion, matcha, and toasted pine nuts in a food processor/blender. Pulse until coarsely combined.⁠
2. Add the olive oil gradually while the processor is running, and mix to combine.⁠
3. Add the parmesan and pulse a couple more times.⁠
4. Season with salt and pepper.⁠
5. After cooking the pasta al dente in boiling salted water drain it well.⁠
6. Put some tablespoons of pesto into a frying pan and heat it through. (about 1-2 per person)⁠
7. Add the pasta and mix everything together well before plating.⁠
8. You can sprinkle the portions with some toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley before serving.⁠
9. SERVE and ENJOY!⁠

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