Tallarines Verdes (South American Green Noodles)
Apr 26, 2025 11:20 AM
South American tallarines verdes (green noodles) have a green pasta sauce made with both spinach and basil, similar to a pesto sauce. The sauce also has lots of queso fresco cheese and is creamier than traditional pesto sauce.
These noodles might just become a staple around your house as they're so good and so easy to make. Simply cook the pasta, make the sauce, and then toss them together. In about 30 minutes, this dish can be on the table, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Serve these delicious noodles as a main course with boiled yellow potatoes and green beans, or as a side dish to accompany steak or chicken.
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
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
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