Tallarines Verdes Recipe

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1. 1Step 1: To a blender, add the spinach leaves, basil, queso blanco, garlic cloves, shallot, walnuts, olive oil, evaporated milk, a pinch of salt, and a few turns of freshly cracked pepper. Blend for 30 seconds to a minute, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste the green sauce and adjust the salt accordingly (this type of cheese tends to be quite salty so you may only need a pinch or two extra).
2. 2Step 2: Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the pasta in the water and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Add the pasta back to the pot and pour in the green sauce. Toss the pasta until it's thoroughly coated. Feel free to add a splash or two of pasta water to the pasta to thin the sauce out a bit. Divide between bowls and garnish with some queso fresco crumbles and freshly cracked pepper.