Main course 🇵🇪 Peruvian 30 min meal

Tallarines verdes

Spaghetti in a bright spinach and basil sauce with cheese, topped with a quick fried steak.

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  • Time30 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.17 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Cook the spaghetti in salted water as the pack says. Keep a mug of the water, then drain.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Blend the spinach, basil, garlic, evaporated milk, parmesan and 2 tbsp oil until smooth.

  3. 3

    Season the steaks. Fry in the remaining oil on high for 2 minutes each side. Rest.

    4 min
  4. 4

    Fry the onion in the same pan for 4 minutes.

    4 min
  5. 5

    Toss the pasta with the green sauce and a splash of cooking water over low heat for 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Serve topped with a steak and onions, with lemon.

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