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Mexican Spaghetti

Spaghetti noodles in a green, creamy poblano sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 460 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • ½ pound spaghetti noodles
  • 1 lice + ¼ cup grated white onion divided
  • 4 garlic cloves divided - two whole, two grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 poblanos deseeded and cut open
  • 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons packed cilantro stems and all, divided (2 Tablespoons minced)
  • 1 8 ounce bar cream cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup queso fresco crumbled

Instructions

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  1. Fill a large pan with water for boiling the spaghetti.  Add the slice of onion, 2 whole garlic cloves, salt and bay leaves.  Boil for 2 minutes, then add the spaghetti and cook according to the package directions.  This is usually about 8 to 10 minutes.  Taste a piece of spaghetti to see if it is fully cooked. Discard the onion, garlic and bay leaves.
  2. Remove the spaghetti from the water, and reserve ½ cup of the spaghetti water.
  3. Preheat the broiler to 500°.  Place the poblanos, skin side up on the cookie sheet on the highest rack directly under the broiler.  Broil till the skins are blackened and bubbled, between 3 and 5 minutes.
  4. Remove and place in a bag to steam for 5 minutes.  Remove and peel the skins off.  Cut into strips.
  5. In a large pan, melt the butter and add the olive oil to heat.  Add the grated onion and garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sliced poblanos and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Place the cilantro, cream cheese, chicken bouillon, cream, milk, and poblanos in the blender.  Blend till smooth, then pour into the pan and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until very smooth.  If the sauce gets too thick, add some of the reserved spaghetti water to the sauce.
  7. Add the spaghetti and toss to coat.  Serve with a sprinkle of queso fresco and some chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Calories 460kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 23g (35%) Sugar 4.6g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460

% Daily Value*

Calories 460kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 23g 35%
Sugar 4.6g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.