Description
A creamy and flavorful Mexican-inspired pasta dish, Mexican Green Spaghetti is a delightful twist on traditional spaghetti, featuring a rich poblano cream sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces spaghetti
For Poblano Cream Sauce:
- 2 poblano peppers, roasted and peeled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/4 small white onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Topping:
- 1/4 cup grated Cotija or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Poblano Cream Sauce: Roast poblano peppers, then blend with sour cream, cream cheese, milk, cilantro, garlic, onion, and bouillon powder until smooth.
- Cook the Sauce: Heat butter and oil, then add the poblano sauce and cook until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked spaghetti with the sauce, season, and serve hot topped with cheese and cilantro.
Notes
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a heartier version.
- For extra heat, blend in a jalapeño or serrano pepper with the poblanos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
