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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian » Espagueti Verde (Mexican Green Spaghetti) + VIDEO

    Espagueti Verde (Mexican Green Spaghetti) + VIDEO

    Last Updated May 2, 2023. Originally Posted May 8, 2019 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Espagueti Verde is a creamy and savory dish that will make you beg for seconds. Spaghetti tossed in a delicious poblano sauce. This Mexican recipe is great for Meatless Mondays or any day of the week. 
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    Espagueti Verde on a white plate topped with a cilantro leaf and crumbled cheese.
    Tongs lifting spaghetti that has been mixed with the creamy poblano sauce.
    Espagueti Verde is creamy and savory dish that’ll make you beg for seconds. Spaghetti tossed in a delicious poblano sauce. Watch the Video. By Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    Espagueti Verde on a white plate topped with a cilantro leaf and crumbled cheese.

    Espagueti Verde (or Mexican green spaghetti) features pasta covered in a creamy poblano sauce.

    I mean .. Who can say no to that?! It’s one of my son’s favorite recipes next to espagueti rojo. 

    A great way to use up leftover spaghetti or extra roasted poblanos is this recipe right here.

    Add shrimp, chicken, or just top with cheese. Deliciousness on a plate! 

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Espagueti Verde on a wooden surface.

    • Roasted poblano peppers (or chile poblano)
    • Cream Cheese
    • Mexican crema (or you can use whole milk)
    • Garlic clove
    • White Onion
    • Salt (or chicken bouillon)

    The cream cheese will add a lot of creaminess to the dish. However, you can swap it for more Mexican sour cream, heavy cream, or use greek yogurt.

    The Name Game:

    Espagueti in Spanish means “spaghetti.” Verde means “green.” Literally, this dish translated means “Green Spaghetti.”

    You might also hear green pasta, spaghetti verde, pasta poblana, creamy green poblano sauce spaghetti. All of these names refer to this dish. 

    How to Roast Poblano Peppers:

    A collage showing how to roast poblano peppers, remove the skin, and slice.

    • Roast poblano peppers until they have blackened skin.
    • Steam them in a plastic bag, cover with plastic wrap, or place in a ziplock bag.
    • Remove the skin, stem, and seeds.

    The main ingredient in this recipe is poblano chile. They give the green color to the sauce. Once ready, set aside until ready to use.

    Check out how to roast a poblano pepper. Don’t be afraid of poblanos. They are low on the Scoville Scale.

    They are also NOT spicy especially when combined with cream cheese and crema mexicana.

    Creamy poblano sauce in a blender.

    • Add the roasted poblanos, crema mexicana, garlic, and onion to a blender.
    • Blend until smooth. To make a thinner sauce, add 1/4 cup of vegetable stock. 
    • Set the green, rich sauce aside until ready to use.

    Adjusting the Sauce

    Like it spicier? Roast one to two serrano peppers (or jalapeño peppers) along with the poblanos and add to the blender.

    For my fellow sneaky moms with picky eaters at home, add spinach, cooked broccoli, even peas to the blender. The kiddos will never know the difference.

    Cream cheese cooking in the poblano sauce.

    • Add butter to a large stock pot.
    • Pour in the creamy sauce.
    • Add the cream cheese and salt.
    • Stir frequently until the cream cheese melt.

    For a complete meal, add shrimp, chicken, or pork. This green spaghetti recipe also makes a tasty side dish.

    Here you have a basic salsa poblana, or poblano sauce, hailing from the good State of Puebla.

    Storing the Sauce:

    • The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
    • If you are going to freeze it, it will keep up to 5 months. Make sure you use a freezer bag and remove as much air as possible.

    Spaghetti cooking in a pot.

    • Boil a large pot of water.
    • Add salt.
    • Cook the spaghetti, according to the package directions, until al dente.
    • Discard the pasta water.

    If you have leftover spaghetti from another night, remember this recipe. Cover with oil so the pasta won’t stick. 

    I’m using plain spaghetti, but feel free to use whole wheat spaghetti, quinoa spaghetti, or whatever you prefer. 

    We use pasta in many Mexican recipes like Espagueti a la Crema, Sopa de Fideo, Fideo con Carne. 

    Cooked spaghetti in the pot with the creamy poblano sauce and tongs on the side ready to toss everything.

    • Add the cooked pasta.
    • Turn off the heat. Using a pair of tongs, toss to coat the noodles.

    You want to make sure every noodle is covered with the sauce.

    There’s something so beautiful about a big bowl of spaghetti. However, you can use any type of pasta – penne, elbow, whatever your heart desires.

    For a “not spicy” version, try Cream Cheese Pasta. 

    Tongs lifting spaghetti that has been mixed with the creamy poblano sauce.

    See what an easy recipe this is! Top the Espagueti Verde with Mexican cheese – queso fresco, queso añejo, cotija cheese.

    You can also use parmesan cheese or feta cheese and top with fresh cilantro.

    The only thing left is to grab a fork and dig in. iBuen Provecho! 

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    Espagueti Verde on a white plate topped with a cilantro leaf and crumbled cheese.

    Espagueti Verde

    Espagueti Verde is a creamy and savory dish that will make you beg for seconds. Spaghetti tossed in a delicious poblano sauce. This Mexican recipe is great for Meatless Mondays or any day of the week. 
    4.99 from 69 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 106kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 3 roasted poblano peppers skin, stem, and seeds removed
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1/4 onion chopped
    • 2 tspns salt divided
    • 1 cup crema mexicana (or whole milk)
    • 1 16-ounce package spaghetti
    • Water enough to cook the spaghetti
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
    • Queso Cotija topping

    Instructions

    • Roast the poblano peppers.
    • Remove the stem, skin, and seeds.
    • Rough chop or slice the poblanos.
    • To a blender, add the roasted poblanos, garlic, onion, and crema mexicana.
    • Blend until smooth. Set aside.
    • Bring water to a boil in a large stock pot.
    • Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
    • Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
    • Drain the cooked spaghetti.
    • In a stock pot, melt the butter.
    • Add the poblano sauce, salt, and cream cheese.
    • Stir frequently until the cream cheese melts. About 5 minutes.
    • Taste for salt.
    • Add the cooked spaghetti.
    • Toss the spaghetti with the poblano sauce.
    • Make sure the sauce covers all the noodles.
    • Serve and top with cheese.  

    Video

    Notes

    You can also add spinach, cooked broccoli, even peas to the blender. 
    For a more complete meal: add shrimp or chicken.
    How To Store the Sauce for Espagueti Verde:
    • The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
    • If you are going to freeze it, it will keep up to 5 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Filed Under: Lunch Recipes, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Nikki Wayne

      March 25, 2021 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t imagine how this would taste like but I’m a super fan of Jalapeno 😋

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 31, 2021 at 5:00 pm

        Then you would love this recipe!

        Reply
    2. Gervin Khan

      March 26, 2021 at 7:33 am

      5 stars
      I have never tried to taste an Espagueti Verde, and that one looks really delicious. I’ll be saving this recipe and will be doing it this weekend.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 30, 2021 at 1:13 pm

        Easy and delicious. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    3. Monica Simpson

      March 26, 2021 at 9:31 am

      I like a mild kick so this sounds perfect to me!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 30, 2021 at 1:13 pm

        And it’s so easy to make!

        Reply
    4. Jenn @ EngineerMommy

      March 26, 2021 at 10:35 am

      This looks really good. I’ve never tried green pasta like this but I’d love to check it out.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 30, 2021 at 1:11 pm

        Looks and tastes good!

        Reply
    5. Star Traci

      March 26, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so good. I have picky eaters, too. I would love for them to try this, so I can, too!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 30, 2021 at 1:10 pm

        It’s delicious. Perfect for picky eaters!

        Reply
    6. Everything Enchanting

      March 26, 2021 at 3:03 pm

      Yum yum! This green spaghetti looks so delicious 😍 My husband and I both love mild spicy dishes, so gotta try this one!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 30, 2021 at 1:09 pm

        Easy and delicious!

        Reply
    7. Kita Bryant

      March 26, 2021 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      I would absolutely love to try this. It looks so healthy and delicious and fun to make!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 30, 2021 at 1:03 pm

        Healthy and delicious indeed. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    8. melissa major

      March 27, 2021 at 3:10 am

      This looks like a wonderful recipe, I have never made espagueti verde before so will have to try it out

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 29, 2021 at 5:18 pm

        It’s so yummy! Hope you try it

        Reply
    9. Tammy

      March 27, 2021 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love green pasta and red pasta too. Actually, I love pasta way too much. Great recipe.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 29, 2021 at 5:11 pm

        Then you will love this recipe! Hope you try it

        Reply
    10. Anosa

      March 28, 2021 at 5:52 am

      5 stars
      Espagueti Verde is a delicious dish and our family friends have made something similar in the past and we loved it.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 29, 2021 at 5:04 pm

        Easy and delicious!

        Reply
    11. katrina m kroeplin

      March 31, 2021 at 4:50 am

      omg this looks sooooo good. i will def have to make this soon

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 31, 2021 at 4:56 pm

        Thank you very much. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    12. Miriam

      September 7, 2021 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      Amazing

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        September 14, 2021 at 10:23 am

        Thank you! I think it’s amazing too. My son’s favorite!

        Reply
    13. Mandy

      May 3, 2022 at 4:46 pm

      4 stars
      This was delicious! Definitely saving this recipe.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 4, 2022 at 10:23 am

        It’s my son’s favorite recipe. So good. Thank you!

        Reply
    14. Angela

      May 3, 2023 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      Love the creaminess and spice of this spaghetti. So beautiful too!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 3, 2023 at 12:04 pm

        Glad to hear you enjoyed this Espagueti Verde recipe! It’s definitely a flavorful and colorful dish.

        Reply
    15. dana

      May 3, 2023 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      This sounds so good! I can’t wait to try this. Love the ingredients here.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 3, 2023 at 12:23 pm

        Thank you! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Don’t forget to adjust the spice level to your liking!

        Reply
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