Description
Creamy Mexican Green Spaghetti (Espagueti Verde) features a silky roasted poblano pepper sauce blended with cream, cheese, and garlic, coating spaghetti in a rich, slightly smoky, and satisfying pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces (340 g) spaghetti
- 4 large poblano peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup Mexican crema or heavy cream
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated queso fresco or Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Roast the poblano peppers over a gas flame or under the broiler until the skin is charred and blistered on all sides. Transfer to a bowl, cover to steam for 10 minutes, peel, remove seeds, and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- In a blender, combine roasted poblanos, sautéed onion and garlic, Mexican crema, cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In the same pot used for pasta, melt butter over low heat and pour in the green sauce. Warm gently, then stir in mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, mixing until every strand is coated.
- Sprinkle with queso fresco or Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Remove seeds and membranes from poblanos to keep the sauce mild.
- Add grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, roasted corn, or mushrooms for variations.
- Use fettuccine or penne as alternatives to spaghetti.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; add milk when reheating to loosen the sauce.
- Freeze sauce for up to 2 months, whisk well when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
