4.7 from 57 votes
Espagueti Verde (Green Spaghetti with Poblano Cream Sauce)
This pasta gets its nice green hue thanks to the poblanos and cilantro. This one-pot pasta dish is rich and very simple to make.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Calories: 406 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 large Poblano chiles
- 12 sprigs cilantro leaves only
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes divided
- 1 large white onion halved and divided
- 3 garlic cloves divided
- 2 cups Crema Salvadoreña or sour cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 16 ounces Spaghetti recommend La Moderna, cut in three parts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- salt and pepper and salt to taste
- Parmesan cheese or queso cotija shredded
Instructions
- Turn the broiler to high. Set poblano chiles on a baking sheet, and then place the sheet underneath the broiler. Cook, flipping the chiles occasionally with a pair of tongs, until blackened on all sides. Turn off the broiler, and transfer chiles to a plastic bag. Let steam for five to ten minutes. Peel the blackened skins off the chiles, and then remove stems and seeds.
- Place roasted poblanos in a blender along with the cilantro, 1 bouillon cube, half of the onion, 2 garlic cloves, crema, and milk. Puree mixture until smooth.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 bouillon cube, the other half of the onion, and 1 garlic clove. Cook the pasta for 10 minutes. When done, drain pasta in a colander and rinse with cold water and discard onion and garlic.
- Meanwhile, add butter to large pot set over medium heat. When it foams, pour in the creamy chile mixture. Cook, for about 10 minutes, stirring it occasionally. And season with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta to the pot and toss well for about 5 minutes or until heated through.
- Top each serving with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- This dish is great served as an entrée or a side dish served with baked chicken.
- This pasta dish also tastes great at room temperature and would make a great addition to serve at a party.
- You can make the creamy sauce ahead of time. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- I do not recommend freezing this pasta.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
343mg
(14%)
Potassium
427mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
900IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8to 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 900IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.