Linguine Verde Recipes

PASTA VERDE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook poblano peppers over a gas flame, turning periodically with tongs or a fork, until skin is charred on all sides, about 7 minutes. Seal peppers inside a plastic bag; allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 8 minutes. Remove and discard skins and seeds.
• Place peppers, sour cream, water, chopped cilantro, vegetable bouillon cubes, garlic, and black pepper in a blender; blend until creamy.
• Pour sauce into a large pot over low heat; bring to a boil. Drain spaghetti and add to the sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese and cilantro leaves.

FETTUCCINE VERDE

Steps:

• Cook fettucine according to package directions; drain, keep warm.
• While pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the green onions and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes. Add the whipping cream and boil rapidly until slightly thickened.
• Add the hot pasta to the cream mixture, toss lightly. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese and mix until the noodles are evenly coated. Add another 1/2 cup of the parmesan and salt and pepper to taste; toss again. Sprinkle with remaining cheese atop and sprinkle with nutmeg just prior to serving.

LINGUINE VERDE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, just tender.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, stir- fry garlic and vegetables over heat in olive oil, about 2 minutes. Add stock and seasonings and cook over medium high heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
• Toss vegetables and cheese with hot drained pasta. Serve sprinkled with additional parmesan cheese.

TALLARINES VERDES, PERUVIAN-STYLE PESTO

Steps:

• *Cook the pasta in boiling salted water following the package instructions.
• *Meanwhile saute the onion in 1 tablespoon oil, at medium heat and stirring occasionally, until translucent (about 10 minutes).
• *Pour boiling water over the spinach and basil leaves (you can use the same water for the pasta). Strain.
• *In the blender process onion, spinach, basil, garlic, evaporated milk, white cheese, pecans, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• *Drain the pasta and mix with the sauce and the green beans. Serve immediately, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

MUSHROOM LINGUINE WITH GREEN CHILLI VERDE

Steps:

• Soak the dried mushrooms in 3 tbsp boiling water. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to the boil and cook the linguine for 10 minutes until tender. Combine the garlic, chilli, olives, most of the parsley, lemon juice and 2 tsp of the olive oil in a small bowl.
• Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and fry the chestnut mushrooms for 5 minutes until golden. Drain and chop the dried mushrooms, reserving the liquid. Add both to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
• Drain the pasta, return to the saucepan and add the chilli verde and mushrooms. Heat through for 1 minute and pile onto serving plates. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and lemon zest and serve.