Creamy Poblano Spaghetti

Spicy pan-roasted poblano peppers form a flavorful base for the cream sauce that tops spaghetti in this easy dinner recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 476 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 5 poblano peppers
• 2 (8 ounce) containers Mexican crema
• ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Add oil, salt, and garlic clove to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 12 minutes. Drain spaghetti and return to the pot, reserving garlic clove and 2 cups pasta water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, pan-roast poblano peppers in a large skillet over medium-high heat until skins become soft and charred, 10 to 12 minutes. Place peppers in an airtight container and steam for 10 minutes. Peel poblano peppers and rinse inside and outside to remove seeds and excess skin.

Step 3

Combine peeled poblano peppers, Mexican crema, milk, reserved garlic clove and pasta water in a blender; blend until smooth.

Step 4

Place cooked spaghetti back on the stove over medium heat. Add poblano sauce and Parmesan cheese; mix until well combined. Bring to a boil and season with salt.