Tallarines Verdes

Name: Tallarines Verdes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 small red onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups spinach leaves, washed; 2 cups basil leaves, washed; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled; 1 tsp salt

A rich Peruvian pasta tossed in a vibrant cream sauce made from spinach, basil, evaporated milk, and fresh cheese. It delivers a savory, herbaceous flavor profile with a silky texture.

30 minEasyServes 4520 cal/serving

PeruvianDinnerStovetop and BlenderVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups spinach leaves, washed
2 cups basil leaves, washed
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup queso fresco, crumbled
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook 12 oz spaghetti according to package directions, then drain while reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add 1 small chopped red onion and 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
3

Transfer the cooked onion and garlic mixture to a blender along with 4 cups washed spinach leaves, 2 cups washed basil leaves, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup crumbled queso fresco, and 1 tsp salt.
4

Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy.
5

Pour the green sauce back into the skillet over low heat, toss in warm spaghetti, and stir for 2 minutes until coated, adding reserved pasta water if needed.

Questions

Can I make Tallarines Verdes dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled. Swap the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Tallarines Verdes gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 12 oz spaghetti. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Tallarines Verdes keep?

Refrigerate it in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

Can I halve or double Tallarines Verdes?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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