Tallarin Verde Recipe
Make Tallarin Verde Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Salsa Verde
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 3
Cook the Spaghetti
Add 400 grams of spaghetti to the boiling salted water and cook according to the package instructions or until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Drain the Pasta
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
Preparing the Salsa Verde
- 5
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine 2 cups of fresh basil, 1 cup of fresh spinach, 100 grams of parmesan cheese, 50 grams of pine nuts, and 2 garlic cloves.
- 6
Add Olive Oil
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in 100 ml of olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
- 7
Season the Pesto
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste. Blend again until well combined.
Combining and Serving
- 8
Mix Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained spaghetti with the salsa verde. If the mixture is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
- 9
Serve
Serve the Tallarin Verde hot, garnished with extra parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper, if desired.
