Dairy-Free Tallarines Verdes
Indulge in the vibrant, creamy flavors of Dairy-Free Tallarines Verdes, a plant-based twist on the classic Peruvian green pasta dish. This easy-to-make recipe features a luscious, nutrient-packed sauce made with fresh basil, spinach, and soaked cashews, blended to perfection with garlic, nutritional yeast, and zesty lemon juice. The result is a velvety, dairy-free pesto-style sauce, complemented by your choice of spaghetti or linguine, including gluten-free options. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this wholesome dish is naturally vegan, loaded with flavor, and ready in just 30 minutes. Plus, a sprinkle of walnuts or pumpkin seeds adds a delightful crunch to every bite. Skip the dairy without sacrificing richness and enjoy this healthy, plant-powered pasta!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghetti or linguine (gluten-free if necessary)
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Unsweetened plant-based milk (such as almond, oat, or soy)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 20 minutes and drained)
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Optional: Walnuts or pumpkin seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a blender, combine the fresh basil leaves, spinach leaves, soaked and drained cashews, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, olive oil, plant-based milk, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender or add an extra splash of plant-based milk to achieve your desired consistency.
Once the pasta is cooked and drained, return it to the pot over low heat. Pour the green sauce over the pasta and gently toss until the noodles are fully coated and heated through.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to enhance the flavor.
Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or pumpkin seeds if desired, for a bit of crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.2 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2579 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.3 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 66.9 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 518 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 2154 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
