Go Back
Green Spaghetti
Reda

Green Spaghetti

A delicious and creamy Mexican-inspired pasta dish made with roasted poblano peppers, garlic, and a rich, velvety sauce.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti
Green Sauce
  • 3 poblano peppers roasted and peeled
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup milk adjust as needed
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Roast poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until the skin is charred. Place in a bowl and cover for 10 minutes, then peel and remove seeds.
  3. In a blender, combine roasted poblanos, garlic, Mexican crema, cream cheese, milk, cilantro, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in the green sauce and warm for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.

Notes

For a spicier version, add a serrano or jalapeño pepper to the sauce. You can also use Greek yogurt instead of Mexican crema for a lighter alternative.