Espagueti Verde

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 large poblano chiles (or pasilla)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, leaves only
  • 1/2 small white onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons salt, divided
  • 1/2 lb spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema (see Note for substitutions)
  • 4 ounces manchego cheese, shredded (or Parmesan)

Directions

  1. 1
    Turn the broiler to high. Set poblano chiles on a foil covered baking sheet, and broil, flipping the chiles occasionally with a pair of tongs, until blackened on all sides.
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    Chop the chiles and then place in a food processor or blender along with the cilantro, onion, and garlic. Puree mixture until smooth.
  4. 4
    Cook and drain pasta.
  5. 5
    While pasta is cooking, add butter to a large saucepan set over medium heat. When buter foams, pour in the chile mixture.
  6. 6
    Cook, partially covered, for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7
    Add the crema and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  8. 8
    Add the pasta to the saucepan and toss well.
  9. 9
    Top with Manchego cheese.

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