Espagueti Verde (Creamy Green Spaghetti) Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 poblano peppers
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, diced
  • ½ cup broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup crema
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 16 ounces spaghetti
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to broil.
  2. Place the peppers on a sheet and pan and broil for 15 minutes, turning them as they blacken.
  3. While the peppers are cooking, add the oil to a skillet and bring the heat to medium.
  4. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the garlic and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the pan from the heat.
  6. When the peppers are done, place them in a glass bowl and cover it with a towel to steam for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the towel and let the peppers cool for about 10 more minutes
  8. Peel the peppers, discarding the skins and seeds.
  9. Add the peppers, onion and garlic mixture, broth, cream cheese, crema, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to a blender.
  10. Blend until smooth, then pour into a medium pot to keep warm on low heat.
  11. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  12. Drop in the spaghetti and cook until done, then drain.
  13. Add the cooked spaghetti back to the pot and add the warm sauce. Stir to combine.
  14. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve.