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Peruvian Pesto (Tallarines Verdes)
Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 728 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach leaves stems removed
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 5 ounces queso fresco
- 2 whole garlic cloves peeled
- 1/4 cup toasted walnut pieces
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound Spaghetti
- 1-1/2 Tbsp kosher salt for the pasta water
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
- In the jar of a high-speed blender, process the spinach, basil, queso fresco, garlic, walnuts, evaporated milk, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a smooth puree. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the blender a couple of times to make sure everything is well blended. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Set the pesto aside or seal and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in 1-1/2 tablespoons of kosher salt. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.
- Turn the burner down to low. Remove 1/3 cup of the pasta water and save. Drain the spaghetti in a colander.
- Place the spaghetti back in the pot. Pour the pesto over the pasta and toss to coat. Thin the sauce with a little of the reserved pasta water until you achieve the desired consistency.
- Transfer the spaghetti with the pesto verdes to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top and serve while warm. You can drizzle the dish with a little extra virgin olive oil if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
728kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
91g
(30%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
1887mg
(79%)
Potassium
504mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2114IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
369mg
(37%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 728
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 728kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 91g | 30% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1887mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2114IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 369mg | 37% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.