Here is a simple recipe for Spaghetti Verde, our version is pasta tossed with roasted tomatillos, jalapenos (or other spicy green peppers such as Hatch chiles) and cilantro. This is a pesto for those who like it spicy!
Ingredients:
- 3-5+ Tomatillos, roasted and cooled
- 1-3+ Jalapenos, roasted and cooled (or use any green chiles for this recipe)
- 3+ Garlic Cloves, roasted
- 1 Bunch of cilantro
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nuts - optional, add toasted No Shell Raw Pepitas, pine nuts, chopped almonds or walnuts
- Black or green Olives - optional
Roast tomatillos and jalapenos or chiles, then blend in a food processor with cilantro and olive oil and toss with cooked pasta. Add more olive oil or some of the pasta water to get a thin enough consistency to toss easily with the pasta. Add toasted nuts and olives and toss if desired.
