Description
This Creamy Roasted Poblano Pasta recipe combines the smoky flavors of roasted poblano peppers with a rich, velvety sauce made from cream, Parmesan, and spices. Perfectly tossed with pasta, it offers a comforting Mexican-inspired dish that’s easy to prepare and customizable with proteins like chicken or shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 2 medium poblano peppers
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Pasta
- 8 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
Dairy & Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Roast Poblanos: Roast the poblano peppers directly over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning occasionally until blackened and blistered on all sides. Place them in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 10 minutes to loosen the skins.
- Prepare Poblanos: Peel off the charred skin from the poblanos, then remove the stems and seeds. Roughly chop the flesh and set aside.
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside while preparing the sauce.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Blend Sauce: In a blender, combine the sautéed onion and garlic, roasted poblanos, heavy cream, whole milk, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, cumin, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Warm Sauce: Return the blended sauce to the skillet and heat over low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through but not boiling.
- Toss Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy poblano sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve the pasta warm as a flavorful main course.
Notes
- For extra richness, substitute all of the milk with heavy cream.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or black beans to the pasta for added protein.
- For a spicier version, leave some poblano seeds in or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
