Tallarín Verde (Peruvian Pasta Pesto)

Tallarín Verde or Tallarines Verdes is a traditional Peruvian pasta dish served in any Peruvian restaurant or, you know, at any Peruvian grandma's house.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Peruvian

Keyword Peruvian pasta, tallarín verde, tallarines verdes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 618kcal

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups basil
1/4 cup pecans
1/4 cup queso fresco or feta, or panela
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup evaporated milk or regular cow's milk
14 oz pasta (400g)

Instructions

Cook pasta as instructed on the package, drain, and set aside.
Preheat a large pan over medium heat, then add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté chopped onion and garlic for about 1 minute, then add baby spinach and half of the basil and sauté until wilted.
Add the sautéd ingredients, rest of the basil, pecans, cheeses, olive oil, and milk to a blender and blend until smooth. The sauce should be thick but pourable. If it's not pourable add another splash of milk.
Add the green sauce to the pan and try for salt. Add pasta and swoosh around until it's all nicely coated. Add a little pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

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Notes

This recipe's fat content is on the higher side. Make sure you nutritionally balance your day's meals by having a lower-fat, higher-protein breakfast and/or lunch.

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