Tallarín verde arrived with Italian immigrants and took a very Peruvian turn when cooks swapped basil for spinach and added evaporated milk, cheese, and walnuts. It is the weeknight dish of a million Lima homes, almost always crowned with a thin, juicy bistec.
Green noodles, golden steak, pure Lima nostalgia
The sauce is creamy, garlicky, and herbaceous, clinging to every strand of pasta without being heavy, while the toasted walnuts add a quiet crunch. The seared steak on top makes it a full meal — and the leftovers are legendary.


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