Go Back
+ servings
Mexican Green Spaghetti

Creamy Mexican Green Spaghetti for a Quick Family Dinner

This vibrant Mexican Green Spaghetti features a creamy roasted poblano sauce, perfect for quick weeknight family dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 medium Poblano Peppers Roasted
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1 medium Jalapeño or Serrano Pepper Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Fresh
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Crema Mexicana For vegan option, use cashew cream
  • 1 cube Chicken or Vegetable Bouillon Optional
  • 2/3 cup Milk or Half-and-Half Almond or oat milk are great dairy-free alternatives
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Spaghetti Gluten-free option available
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
Optional Garnishes
  • to taste Chopped Cilantro
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Cotija Cheese or Queso Fresco
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and chopped jalapeño or serrano pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes until they soften.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Toss in fresh spinach, stirring until it wilts down significantly, about 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer the sautéed mixture to a blender. Add roasted poblano peppers, cilantro, sour cream, bouillon (if using), and milk. Blend until smooth.
  5. Return the cooked spaghetti to the pot and pour the blended poblano sauce over pasta. Toss to coat evenly. Stir in softened cream cheese until melted.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, crumbled cheese, and pepitas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2100IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, roast peppers well and use fresh ingredients. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!