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Delicious Green Spaghetti Recipe served on a white plate, topped with creamy poblano sauce, fresh cilantro, and grated cheese. A flavorful and easy-to-make pasta dish perfect for dinner.

Easy Green Spaghetti Recipe in 20 Minutes

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This Mexican Green Spaghetti (Espagueti Verde) transforms regular pasta into something extraordinary! Featuring a creamy sauce made from roasted poblano peppers, fresh spinach, and cilantro, this 30-minute dish brings restaurant-worthy flavor to your dinner table. It's creamy, mildly spiced, and absolutely delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

the Green Sauce:
  • 2 cups fresh spinach packed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro loosely packed
  • 3 poblano peppers
  • 1 cup Mexican crema or heavy cream
  • ½ white onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
the Pasta:
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup cotija or Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot for cooking pasta
  • High-powered blender
  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Broiler or grill (for poblanos)

Method
 

  1. Roast poblanos under broiler until charred (5-7 minutes per side). Steam in plastic bag, peel, and remove seeds.
  2. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  3. Blend poblanos, spinach, cilantro, crema, onion, garlic, and bouillon until smooth.
  4. Heat sauce in large pan, add cooked pasta, toss until well coated.
  5. Add pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
  6. Top with cheese and cilantro. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1850IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

  • Storage: Keeps in fridge for 3 days
  • Make ahead: Sauce can be made 2 days in advance
  • Spice level: Mild to medium
  • Vegetarian option: Use vegetable bouillon

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