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Tallarines Verdes

Tallarines verdes or green noodles are Peruvian pasta, an adaptation of Italian pasta al pesto, made with local ingredients.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 2126 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Peruvian

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. tagliatelle (or linguine)
  • 6 oz. spinach
  • 2½ oz. fresh basil
  • 1 large red onion , finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 2½ oz ricotta
  • grated parmesan , to taste
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened condensed milk
  • 1 oz. pecans (or almonds)
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a sauté pan, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the red onion until it becomes translucent.
  3. Then add the cumin and garlic, mix and sauté for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the spinach and basil, salt and pepper.
  5. Fry the whole thing, stirring frequently, until the water they release has completely evaporated.
  6. Transfer the contents of the sauté pan to a blender, add the nuts, condensed milk, ricotta and salt to taste. This sauce should not be too dry, so add more condensed milk or water if necessary.
  7. Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the sauté pan, add the pasta and the mixed mixture. Mix perfectly.
  8. Serve the pasta, sprinkled with parmesan to taste.