Pasta with strawberries
 Pasta with strawberries | |
| Type | Pasta |
|---|---|
| Course | Main |
| Associated cuisine | Polish cuisine |
| Main ingredients | Strawberries, cream, pasta |
| Ingredients generally used | Sugar |
Makaron z truskawkami ("pasta with strawberries") is a dish from Polish cuisine. It is made by pouring a strawberry and cream sauce over cooked pasta. The dish may be eaten at lunch or as a dessert, and is often served in schools.
Background
The origins of pasta with strawberries are unknown, but strawberries and cream are classic Polish summer desert and strawberries are popularly eaten with a variety of similar dishes in Poland. In Polish cuisine, strawberries may be added to rice, naleśniki, and soups or stuffed into pierogi.[1][2] Pasta with strawberries is commonly eaten as a seasonal dish in summer,[2] as strawberry season lasts from May until July.[3] During this time, strawberries are ripe and inexpensive.[4] Kashubian strawberries are considered to be especially desirable for this dish, since they are reputed to have a high quality taste and aroma.[3][4]
The dish may be served at lunchtime or as a dessert.[2] In Poland, it is often eaten at home[3] or served to children in school canteens.[5]
In Polish culture, pasta with strawberries is often considered to be a nostalgic food associated with childhood.[2][5] The dish became famous worldwide at Wimbledon 2025, when Polish tennis player, Iga Świątek, said that pasta with strawberries and cream is one of her favourite meals.[6][7]
Preparation
The dish is prepared by crushing, blending or chopping fresh strawberries and combining them with cream. Sugar or honey may also be added to sweeten the sauce.[1][3] The sauce is then poured over the top of cooked pasta and served.[2] Pasta with strawberries may be prepared using other dairy ingredients such as creme fraiche,[1] sour cream, yogurt, or heavy cream. The dish is sometimes garnished with mint leaves or sliced strawberries.[5]
A variation of the dish called makaron z serem i z truskawkami ("pasta with cheese and strawberries") is made by adding twaróg, a type of white cheese.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Kesh, Jonathan (2024-06-08). "Strawberry Pasta: The Summery Polish Dish You Need To Try ASAP". Chowhound. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ a b c d e Segrest, Emma (2024-03-14). "The Nostalgic Strawberry Pasta Enjoyed In Poland". Tasting Table. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ a b c d Kalesinskaitė, Edita; Tomaszewska-Bolałek, Magdalena (2025-05-21). Polish Food Guide. Edita Kalesinskaitė. p. 171. ISBN 978-609-08-0848-1.
- ^ a b Kron, Kasia (2022-06-29). "The Freshest-Tasting Strawberry Pasta with Just 5 Ingredients". The Polonist. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ a b c d Scinto, Maria (2023-09-29). "Strawberry Spaghetti Is The Sweet Polish Pasta You Need To Try". Mashed. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ S.A, Telewizja Polska. "Świątek's favorite strawberry recipe shocks Brits". tvpworld.com (in Polish). Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ Tilles, Daniel (2025-07-07). "Polish tennis star Świątek baffles Brits with favourite dish of pasta and strawberries". Notes From Poland. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
