Tallarín Verde – Peruvian Pasta Pesto

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds offer a similar crunch and are often less expensive.

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain spaghetti and set aside, reserving some pasta water.

Blend basil, spinach, parmesan cheese, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Add reserved pasta water to the blender if needed for a smoother sauce.

Combine cooked spaghetti with the green sauce in a large bowl.

Toss until the spaghetti is evenly coated with the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens