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When you first see the name, Green Spaghetti, don't be put off. You will be in for a grand surprise when you actually try it!
Ingredients
- 2-3 Poblano peppers
- 1 cup sour cream
- Olive oil
- Angel hair pasta
- Salt
- Mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk
Steps
Roast 2-3 poblano peppers as shown in the picture. Keep the poblano peppers over a fire until the skins turn completely black. Place the peppers in a paper bag and allow them to cool for 15-20 minutes.- Peel the peppers - Take the poblano peppers out of the paper bag and peel the burnt layer of skin off of the peppers. You may wish to do this over a garbage can or sink so you can immediately dispose of the peelings. Slice the peppers open and take all the seeds and veins out, and dispose of them.Advertisement
- Puree the mixture - Place the poblano peppers into a blender. Pour one cup of half-and-half into the blender. Puree the mixture of peppers and half-and-half. Puree the mixture until there are no large chunks of pepper.
- Boil the noodles - Fill a large pot with 6 cups of water and put on high heat. Add 3 teaspoons of salt and a splash of olive oil to the water. Allow the mixture to come to a boil. For each person eating, add five ounces of angel hair noodles to the boiling pot. Turn the heat down to medium-high and allow to boil for 5 minutes.
- Strain the noodles - Rinse noodles briefly with very hot water to remove starch, if so desired. Strain the noodles, removing excess water, and return them to the pot.
- Pour and mix - Pour the mixture of pureed poblano peppers and half-and-half into the pot of noodles. Stir the mixture thoroughly so the mixture is evenly spread. Allow to cool, if necessary, and enjoy!Advertisement
Community Q&A
- QuestionHow many servings for this spaghetti?
MicheleTop AnswererOne box of angel hair pasta makes about 6 servings, fewer if you want larger portions.
Tips
- Place the roasted peppers in a plastic zip lock bag. It holds the heat in better and makes it easier to peel the skins off.Thanks
- Instead of herbs, add fresh spinach. It gives the pasta a fresh and lighter taste.Thanks
- Instead of sour cream you can use 1 cup of half and half, and eliminate the milk.Thanks
Warnings
- Use care not to burn yourself while turningThanks
- Be careful when handling peppers. Don't touch your eyes or any part of your face after handling peppers without washing your hands thoroughly first. If you do get irritation from the peppers, read How to Cool Burns from Chili Peppers.Thanks
- Try to get the poblano peppers dark enough so that the skin comes off easily after cooling, but don't cook them too long or they will not be as good.Thanks
- When cooking with any pepper hotter than a bell pepper, wear latex or poly food service gloves.Thanks
About this article
To make spicy green spaghetti, start by roasting some poblano peppers and peeling off the burnt outer layer. Then, slice the peppers, remove the seeds and veins, and puree them in a blender with some half-and-half. Next, boil some spaghetti for 5 minutes before straining the noodles and transferring them to a plate. Finally, pour the pureed pepper mixture over the spaghetti and dig in. To learn how to add more flavor to your dish with things like fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese, scroll down!
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