Tallarines Verdes (South American Green Noodles)

Name: Tallarines Verdes (South American Green Noodles)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South American,Latin
Ingredients: Kosher salt, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups packed spinach, about 4 1/2 ounces; 1 cup packed basil leaves, about 1 ounce; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese; 1/2 cup milk, more if needed; 1 pound pasta, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Tallarines Verdes is a South American noodle dish featuring pasta coated in a vibrant, pesto-like green sauce made from fresh spinach and basil.

⭐ 3.8 (70 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 20 minTotal: 30 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

South American Latin

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Instructions

Start boiling a large pot of salted water for the pasta.
Heat oil in a skillet, then sauté onion and garlic for about 2 minutes until soft; remove and set aside.
In a blender, combine spinach, basil, cheese, and milk; process until smooth. Add the sautéed onion and garlic, then blend again until fully smooth, adding more milk if needed.
Cook pasta in the boiling water until al dente.
While pasta cooks, melt butter in the reserved skillet. Add the blended sauce and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until heated through; keep warm.
Drain pasta, return to the pot, and toss with the warm sauce. Season if necessary and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 257 kcal

Carbohydrate: 30 g

Cholesterol: 18 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 10 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g

Sodium: 206 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 12 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g