Pasta with strawberries (makaron z truskawkami) 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. In Polish culture, pasta with strawberries is often considered to be a nostalgic food associated with childhood. The dish became famous worldwide at Wimbledon 2025, when Polish tennis player, Iga Świątek, said that pasta with strawberries is one of her favorite meals.
The origins of pasta with strawberries are unknown, but strawberries are popularly eaten with similar dishes in Poland. In Polish cuisine, strawberries may be added to rice and soups or stuffed into pierogi. Pasta with strawberries is commonly eaten in summer, as strawberry season lasts from May until July. During this time, strawberries are ripe and inexpensive. Kashubian strawberries are considered to be especially desirable for this dish, since they are reputed to have a high quality taste and aroma.
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. The sauce is then poured over the top of cooked pasta and served. Pasta with strawberries may be prepared using other dairy ingredients such as creme fraiche, sour cream, yogurt, white cheese, or heavy cream. The dish is sometimes garnished with mint.
The Daily Omnivore 
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