Tallarines Verde
User Reviews
5
Tallarines Verde
Description
This recipe for Tallarines Verde uses spaghetti pasta combined with a green sauce blending toasted walnuts, fresh spinach, basil leaves, and slightly crumbly cotija cheese. Shallots and garlic provide aromatic depth, while evaporated milk and extra virgin olive oil create a smooth, creamy texture completing the sauce. Freshly cracked black pepper and salt season the blend appropriately.
The pasta is boiled until al dente, then tossed with the pureed sauce ensuring an even coating. The use of both spinach and basil delivers a bright herbal character, with walnuts imparting a subtle crunchy texture before blending. The cotija adds a mild salty tang that balances the greens.
This dish can be served as a main course and pairs well with simple side salads or grilled vegetables. Additional cotija cheese sprinkled on top adds flavor as a garnish. The recipe emphasizes fresh ingredients and a creamy, herbaceous sauce without heavy cream.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons shallot chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- ⅔ cup walnut toasted, roughly chopped
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 bunch basil about 1 cup leaves
- 4 ounces cotija cheese slightly crumbled, plus more for garnish
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper cracked
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a handful of salt followed by spaghetti. Boil spaghetti until al dente, 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and toss in a small amount of olive oil. Set aside until ready to use.
- Place shallots, garlic and walnuts in a food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs have been made. Add spinach, basil and cheese and continue to pulse.
- With motor running add evaporated milk and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a large bowl and top with spaghetti. Toss together until fully combined. Adjust seasonings. Top with more crumbled cotija and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 529 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 529kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1633IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 225mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
