Description
Mexican Green Spaghetti is a flavorful and creamy pasta dish featuring a vibrant green sauce made from roasted poblano peppers, fresh spinach, Mexican crema, and cream cheese. This comforting recipe combines tender spaghetti tossed in a rich, cheesy sauce with aromatic spices, garnished with fresh cilantro for a delicious and authentic Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces spaghetti
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, and seeded
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Toppings
- 1/2 cup grated queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Prepare Sauce: Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a blender. Add the roasted poblano peppers, fresh spinach, Mexican crema, cream cheese, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Blend until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy.
- Warm Sauce: Return the blended green sauce to the skillet and warm it over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently to avoid sticking or burning.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing well to ensure the pasta is fully coated in the creamy green sauce.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the grated queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheese and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce is rich and creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve the Mexican green spaghetti warm for the best flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a jalapeño or serrano pepper to the sauce before blending.
- This dish pairs exceptionally well with grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
