Green Spaghetti

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. spaghetti noodles, whole wheat, regular or gluten free
  • 3 poblano chile peppers(about 10 oz.)
  • 4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt, whole milk
  • 5 scallions, chopped(about 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, chopped or more if you like it spicy
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Queso fresco cheese, crumbled for garnish

Preparation

  1. Cook spaghetti in a large pot of generously salted water over medium-high heat until al dente, about 9-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking liquid. Drain spaghetti.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to broil with rack about 8 inches from heat. Broil poblanos and garlic on a parchment lined baking sheet until charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side for garlic and 6 to 8 minutes per side for poblanos.
  3. Place charred poblanos in a paper bag and let steam for 10 minutes. Rub off and discard charred skin from poblanos. Cut poblanos in half; remove and discard seeds and stem. Remove and discard garlic skins.
  4. Place poblanos, garlic, greek yogurt, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro, cumin and salt into a blender. Process until a smooth sauce forms, about 1 minute.
  5. Pour poblano sauce into a large, deep skillet, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add butter and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to skillet and mix well. Add cooked spaghetti. Cook, stirring constantly, until butter melts and sauce thickens enough to coat pasta, about 3 minutes, adding up to remaining 1/2 cup pasta water as needed to achieve desired sauce consistency. Season to taste with additional salt. Garnish with queso fresco and serve immediately. Tip: Charred and peeled poblanos and garlic can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Side Dish
  • Grain
  • Vegetable
  • MHealthy

Nutrition Information

Serving Size
1 1/2 cups
Serves
4
Calories
457.00
Total Fat (g)
10.50
Saturated Fat (g)
5.70
Sodium (mg)
378.00
Total Carbohydrates (g)
70.00
Dietary Fiber (g)
4.60
Protein (g)
16.00