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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

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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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Green Spaghetti Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 385kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

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

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

Instructions

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

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

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1850IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2.5mg