Espagueti Verde

"This is Mexican Green Spaghetti. So rich and creamy with a slight kick from the poblano peppers. NOTE: You can use pasilla peppers instead of poblanos. You can use sour cream, or Greek yogurt for the crema. You can use Parmesan for the Manchego."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Chop the chiles and then place in a food processor or blender along with the cilantro, onion, and garlic. Puree mixture until smooth.
  • Cook and drain pasta.
  • While pasta is cooking, add butter to a large saucepan set over medium heat. When buter foams, pour in the chile mixture.
  • Cook, partially covered, for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the crema and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Add the pasta to the saucepan and toss well.
  • Top with Manchego cheese.

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