This vibrant Sauce Verde brings a fresh, herbal punch to delicate vermicelli pasta. The sauce is a classic Italian blend of fresh parsley, spinach, garlic, and hard cheeses like Parmesan and Romano, bound together with olive oil and butter. It offers a bright, savory flavor profile with a creamy yet textured consistency. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light spring lunch, this dish highlights the freshness of the herbs without heavy cream or long cooking times. The addition of walnuts adds a pleasant crunch and earthy depth, balancing the sharpness of the cheese and the brightness of the greens. It is an elegant yet simple vegetarian meal that feels both comforting and sophisticated.
Vermicelli With Sauce Verde
Description
This vibrant Sauce Verde brings a fresh, herbal punch to delicate vermicelli pasta. The sauce is a classic Italian blend of fresh parsley, spinach, garlic, and hard cheeses like Parmesan and Romano, bound together with olive oil and butter. It offers a bright, savory flavor profile with a creamy yet textured consistency. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light spring lunch, this dish highlights the freshness of the herbs without heavy cream or long cooking times. The addition of walnuts adds a pleasant crunch and earthy depth, balancing the sharpness of the cheese and the brightness of the greens. It is an elegant yet simple vegetarian meal that feels both comforting and sophisticated.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add vermicelli and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
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While pasta cooks, wash parsley and spinach thoroughly. Shake off excess water but leave leaves slightly damp.
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In a blender or food processor, combine parsley, spinach, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, chopped walnuts, garlic, salt, and dried basil.
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Process until mixture forms a thick puree with some small specks of herbs still visible. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
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Return drained hot pasta to the pot. Add the sauce and toss vigorously to coat evenly. The residual heat will slightly loosen the sauce.
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Serve immediately on warm plates, garnished with walnut halves.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 106.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.6g17%
- Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 201.2mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 1.8g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
