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Mexican Green Spaghetti

Creamy Mexican Green Spaghetti for an Easy Weeknight Delight

A creamy, vegetarian, and gluten-free Mexican Green Spaghetti that’s quick to make and full of flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 medium Poblano Peppers Roasted
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1 medium Jalapeño or Serrano Pepper Chopped
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Optional
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Crema Mexicana Or vegan alternative
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Can be vegan
For Cooking
  • 8 oz Dry Spaghetti Use gluten-free for GF version
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Bouillon Granules Chicken or vegetable
  • 1 cup Milk or Half and Half Dairy-free options include oat or almond milk
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Blender
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add dry spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water, drain spaghetti, and return to pot to keep warm.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and chopped jalapeño, sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and baby spinach, cooking for another 2 minutes until spinach is wilted and garlic is fragrant.
  3. Transfer sautéed vegetables to a blender. Add roasted poblano peppers, fresh cilantro, sour cream, bouillon granules, and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour blended sauce back into the pot with spaghetti. Stir in cream cheese, allowing it to melt on low heat. Mix everything, ensuring spaghetti is well coated.
  5. Dish out creamy spaghetti onto plates, garnishing with cilantro and optional toppings like crumbled cheese or pepitas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze without toppings for up to 2 months. Reheat gently to preserve texture.

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