Tallarin Verde Recipes

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.

VEGETARIAN TALLARINES VERDES - PERUVIAN GREEN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Saute the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil, on medium heat until translucent. Be sure to stir occasionally so it doesn't burn. When the onions are done, add the spinach and cook just until wilted.
• Transfer the cooked spinach to a blender. Add the onion, basil, coconut milk, cheese, walnuts. Blend well, taste and add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until pasta is ready.
• Heat a large pot of salted water to boil. When boiling, add noodles and cook until al dente.
• At the same time, heat another medium pot of boiling water to blanch the green veggies. When the water is boiling, add the veggies and cook for one minute. At the end of one minute, plunge the veggies into cold water to stop the cooking process.
• When the pasta is ready, drain well. In the same pot the pasta cooked, heat the sauce and half the vegetables on medium heat. Stir occasionally.
• When sauce is heated add the pasta and toss to coat the noodles. Serve up and add the remaining vegetables on top.

TALLARIN VERDE

Steps:

• 1. Bring two quarts of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until done to your liking. Drain the spaghetti. 2. While the pasta is cooking, add the remaining ingredients (except the Parmesan and meat) to a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth. 3. Warm the sauce over low heat in a saucepan for a few minutes, or in a microwave. If using chicken or steak, either cook them fresh, or warm the leftovers in a microwave. 4. Toss the sauce with the pasta (and optional sliced meat) in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle Parmesan on each serving.