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Espagueti Blanco (or Mexican White Spaghetti) is one of those dishes you’ll make again and again.
Velvety, creamy noodles served on a plate. I mean, who can say no to that?
I like to serve it with crusty bread to pick up any remaining sauce.
Very similar to Espagueti a la Crema, it is so satisfying and so delicious! It’s love at first bite.
Ingredients
- Water
- spaghetti
- salt (to cook pasta)
- butter
- onion
- cream cheese
- sour cream
- salt (for cream sauce)
- Topping: chopped parsley and parmesan cheese (optional)
You can add 1 garlic clove if you are a garlic fan.
Substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt, creme fraiche, or buttermilk.
Instructions
- In a large pot, add water and bring to a boil.
- Add salt and dried spaghetti.
- Cook according to the package instructions.
Regular spaghetti or thin spaghetti. Whatever you prefer is fine to use.
This is a great recipe to make when you have leftover spaghetti.
Don’t go far. Dinner will be ready and on the table in minutes.
- In a large skillet, add butter and onion.
- Cook for 1 minute.
Olive oil is a good substitute, but we are going for a rich and creamy sauce. Best to use butter.
Finely dice the onion. You don’t want to get big chunks of onion in your sauce.
- Add cream cheese and break it up with your spatula.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
- Then add the sour cream and salt.
Let the cream cheese “melt” slightly. About 3-4 minutes. Once that happens, add the sour cream and salt.
Cook for only 1 minute. You don’t want the sauce to break on you.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet.
- Immediately turn off the heat. Mix well.
- Allow the pasta to sit in the skillet to absorb the sauce.
Taste the sauce before you add the pasta. Does it need salt? Adjust accordingly. Instead of salt, also consider adding Parmesan cheese.
Another way to do this is to serve the pasta and pour the sauce on top.
The method above gets all the noodles completely covered in the sauce, ensuring deliciousness in every bite.
Storing Instructions:
Place any leftovers in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezer Instructions:
Take leftovers and store them in a sealable freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible. Seal and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once cooked, move the pasta immediately to the sauce. Toss to coat. Let the sauce absorb the sauce while everything is still hot. Another thing you can do is add cheese to the final dish.
Yes. In this recipe, however, it really doesn’t need the pasta water because of the cream cheese used to make the sauce.
It’s an easy fix. Just add a splash of heavy cream or butter. Turn the heat back on. Mix well. The sauce will come back together.
More Mexican Pasta Recipes:
Espagueti Blanco is the easiest pasta dish you’ll ever make. This Mexican white spaghetti is unbelievably creamy and so delicious!
Serve with crusty bread any day of the week.
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Espagueti Blanco
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, add water.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the salt and spaghetti.
- Cook according to the package instructions.
- In a large skillet, add butter and onion.
- Cook for 1 minute, or until onion is translucent.
- Add cream cheese and break it up with your spatula.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the cream cheese "melts."
- Add the sour cream and salt.
- Cook for 1 minute.
- Taste for salt. Adjust if needed.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet.
- Immediately turn off the heat.
- Toss the spaghetti in the cream sauce. Coat well.
- Serve. Top with parsley and parmesan cheese, if using.
I have not heard of this spaghetti before, but it sounds delicious! This would be a great mix up to our usual spaghetti night.
I’m sure you’ll love this espagueti blanco recipe.
This was so easy to make and the sauce comes out fantastic! The whole family loved it.
I’m happy to hear that you’re family liked the espagueti blanco. So good!
Wow! This recipe dish looks incredibly delicious! Its ultra-creamy sauce adds some enticing and tempting vibes to this! Plus we can make this only 30 minutes! It’s very convenient for such a wonderful dish! And we can never go wrong with pasta! Loved it!
Right! I love pasta just as much as my family does. 🙂
We love pasta so much!
I made this and it is so delicious even my kids love it!
My son loves this dish. Hope your family does too.
What size cream cheese? 8 ounce or 4 ounce? Looks yummy..
8 ounces cream cheese.