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Chamomile Farfalle with Poppy Seeds
Michele LillieIngredients
Try this delightfully light and flavorful pasta dish made with Chamomile tea.
Serve alongside your baked chicken for a unique take on a pasta dinner.
- 4¾ cups water
- 3 tablespoons chamomile blossoms
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta)
- 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Directions
Step 1
Bring 4½ cups of the water to a boil. Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the chamomile and infuse for 5 minutes. Strain and discard the blossoms.
Step 2
Add salt to chamomile-infused water, bring to a boil and stir in the pasta. Return to a boil and cook until pasta is al dente.
Step 3
While the pasta cooks, bring the remaining ¼ cup of the water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of chamomile blossoms. Infuse for 5 minutes, strain and discard the blossoms.
Step 4
Drain pasta and return to the pot. Stir in butter, the infused chamomile tea and the poppy seeds. Cook briefly until pasta is tender. Serve.