# Components:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
02 - 1 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)
→ White Sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
05 - 2 cups whole milk, warmed
06 - 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon matcha (green tea) powder
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
→ Garnish
11 - 1 teaspoon matcha (green tea) powder, for dusting
12 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives or parsley
13 - Extra grated Parmesan (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Boil spaghetti or fettuccine in a large pot of generously salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
02 - While pasta cooks, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, ensuring it does not brown.
03 - Gradually whisk in warmed milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce achieves a thickened consistency.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in grated Parmesan until fully melted. Sift in 1 teaspoon of matcha powder and whisk until uniformly incorporated. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if using.
05 - Add the drained pasta to the prepared sauce and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add splashes of the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
06 - Divide the pasta among serving plates. Using a fine sieve, dust each portion with the remaining matcha powder. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired.
