Description
Dragon Fruit Pasta is a feast for the eyes and the palate, featuring vibrant pink noodles that combine the subtle sweetness of dragon fruit with savory garlic and fresh herbs. This dish is not only visually stunning but also surprisingly easy to prepare, making it perfect for summer gatherings or date nights. Impress your guests with this Instagram-worthy dish that offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dragon fruit (blended)
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts (toasted)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving some cooking water.
- In a food processor, blend half of the dragon fruit with minced garlic until smooth.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with sautéed garlic in the skillet. Add blended dragon fruit sauce and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Toss in chopped basil and toasted nuts just before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg