Deliciously Creamy Espagueti Verde: 7 Reasons You’ll Love It
A cozy meal with creamy, smoky roasted poblano sauce clinging to spaghetti, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 poblano peppers, roasted and peeled
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup Mexican crema or heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 onion, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh
- 1 cup chicken or veggie broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 small jalapeño, seeded
- Optional add-ins: Shredded chicken, sautéed mushrooms, or charred corn
Instructions
- Roast the poblanos over a flame or under the broiler until charred, then steam them in a covered bowl for a few minutes.
- Remove skins and seeds, then blend poblanos with onion, garlic, cilantro, broth, and lime juice until smooth.
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until just shy of al dente.
- In a large pan, combine the cooked spaghetti with the creamy poblano sauce over low heat, mixing until well incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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