Pasta Verde

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This Mexican-style pasta dish is delicious and vegetarian. Super easy to make and packed with flavor.

Submitted by Yoly
Updated on February 2, 2024
close up view of Pasta Verde garnished with fresh herbs and cheese on a red plate
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
8 mins
Total Time:
43 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

  • 2 poblano peppers

  • 1 ½ cups Mexican-style sour cream

  • ¼ cup water

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 cubes vegetable bouillon

  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, or to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, cook poblano peppers over a gas flame, turning periodically with tongs or a fork, until skin is charred on all sides, about 7 minutes. Seal peppers inside a plastic bag; allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 8 minutes. Remove and discard skins and seeds.

  3. Place peppers, sour cream, water, chopped cilantro, vegetable bouillon cubes, garlic, and black pepper in a blender; blend until creamy.

  4. Pour sauce into a large pot over low heat; bring to a boil. Drain spaghetti and add to the sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese and cilantro leaves.

Recipe Tips

Fettuccine also works well in this recipe.

For a non-vegetarian version, add sliced, cooked chicken breast and use chicken bouillon.

For a spicier sauce, add 1 to 2 charred serrano chile peppers to the blender mix.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

748 Calories
36g Fat
90g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 748
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 22g 111%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 87mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 90g 33%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 383mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.