Tallarines Verdes
Tallarines Verdes is a Peruvian pasta dish with a distinct color and flavor. This colorful dish features a creamy pesto made from simple, wholesome ingredients. It's a delicious dish that will satisfy any pasta lover!
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- handful water cracker, crushed
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk use 1/2 cup for a thinner sauce
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup queso fresco or feta
- salt and pepper
- 1 lb pasta of choice
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Saute garlic for 2 minutes. Add spinach and basil and cook until wilted. Blanch the spinach and basil in ice water to retain the color.
- Add cooled spinach, basil, garlic, cheese, water crackers (or walnuts), evaporated milk, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a high powered blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Salt heavily. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain pasta, but reserve some of the pasta water to thicken the pesto sauce. Add pesto sauce, reserved pasta water, and pasta back to a large pot and stir to coat the pasta. Plate pasta and garnish with cheese and basil. Enjoy!
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