Tallarin Verde Con Papa A La Huancaina. Recipe
Homestyle Peruvian noodles with pesto sauce with potatoes with creamy cheese sauce topped.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Pesto Sauce
In a food processor, combine fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Potatoes
Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 3
- 4
Combine Pasta and Pesto
In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta with the pesto sauce. Mix well to coat the noodles evenly.
- 5
Prepare the Huancaina Sauce
In a blender, combine queso fresco, evaporated milk, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- 6
Serve
Plate the tallarín verde and top with boiled potatoes. Drizzle the Huancaina sauce over the dish and serve immediately.




