Spaghetti tacos: impossible food-wine pairing?!?
Spaghetti tacos, abomination or stroke of genius? It depends on whom you ask, according to an article in the NYT last week. But for those who are “less than 5 feet tall and live with your mother,” the ital-mex dish derived from the TV show iCarly appears to be popular.
Although I haven’t yet tried it, I’d venture to say that from the sounds of it, probably a lot of parents have. Ah, the blend of (overcooked) spaghetti with (too much) sauce from a jar, tenderly tonged into a corn shell. Which wine pairs with this…or is it impossible?!? Pair if for the children, as this dish may well be the comfort food of the wine drinkers of tomorrow.
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On October 11th, 2010 at 9:51 am ,Henri Vasnier wrote:
Sangiovese. It’s a natural with pasta and red sauce, and the acidity should handle the fried taco shell. I’d go for a young, lighter version; this might not be the dish for a mature Brunello 🙂
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On October 11th, 2010 at 11:04 am ,Chris wrote:
I can’t believe that iCarly show could produce something that’s become so ridiculously popular. Anyway, I’d pair it with Franzia. If spaghetti tacos are the comfort food of tomorrow, then why not wine flavored punch?
On October 11th, 2010 at 11:52 am ,Robin C wrote:
If this dish sounds good to you, you probably wouldn’t notice the difference between any wine paired with it.
On October 11th, 2010 at 1:19 pm ,Frank wrote:
Mogen David. Then you can dis three ethnic groups at once.
On October 11th, 2010 at 1:50 pm ,Mike Veseth wrote:
I’m thinking an Aussie sparkling shiraz — the cheaper the better. Seriously!
On October 11th, 2010 at 2:03 pm ,Mr. Charles Market wrote:
Pasta Tacos? I’ve got it. A true toss up between a standard Chianti like Tiziano (light weight) or grenache ( i’d choose an aussie). Both light weight and refreshing will hold up well to the salty character of the taco shell.
On October 11th, 2010 at 2:34 pm ,Alec wrote:
They serve these at cafe Flora in the Silverlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. The recommended pairing is an Aussie Shiraz or Shiraz Grenache. It’s delicious!
On October 11th, 2010 at 4:04 pm ,ryanopaz (ryanopaz) wrote:
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On October 11th, 2010 at 4:13 pm ,Karen wrote:
Sorry, I just can’t wrap my mind around spaghetti tacos. So I wouldn’t pair anything with it!
On October 11th, 2010 at 6:08 pm ,Evan wrote:
2009 Sutter Home White Zinfandel would go with this brilliantly.
On October 11th, 2010 at 8:43 pm ,chris robinson wrote:
Chateau Coque Au Couler
On October 11th, 2010 at 11:49 pm ,Ahli Anggur wrote:
Lambrusco, easy.
On October 12th, 2010 at 2:51 am ,chenee wrote:
Pasta and tacos sounds weird for me but it look so delicious.
On October 12th, 2010 at 10:43 am ,cupcakeideasforyou wrote:
I agree with Chenee here…. Pasta and tacos may look weird but are desirably tempting to try. Paired with wine?hmmmm i can’t say I am a fan but will definitely try it for my self and see how it goes.
On October 12th, 2010 at 4:17 pm ,Amy wrote:
I believe Welch’s grape with “Spike Your Juice” added (aged 48 hours) would be an appropriate pairing.
On October 12th, 2010 at 6:44 pm ,Obi Wine Kenobi wrote:
Chateau Traileur Parc.
On October 15th, 2010 at 9:05 am ,Dan wrote:
Mixed group of Brits and Americans sitting around the table last night. Major topic of discussion, which is worse, the new spaghetti taco craze in NYC or the lasagna sandwich craze in London? Strangely, wine pairings didn’t enter into the conversation at all….
On October 30th, 2010 at 4:48 pm ,Sharon K. wrote:
Alka-Seltzer spritzer??
On November 1st, 2010 at 4:34 pm ,Sergio wrote:
Primero arruinaron la pasta, despues la tortilla doblada que erroneamente llaman “taco” y, por si fuera poco, quieren encontrarle maridaje con un vino que tambien quedara destrozado!