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Easy Hatch Chile Pasta

Creamy Easy Hatch Chile Pasta for a Flavorful Twist

This Easy Hatch Chile Pasta combines smoky hatch chiles and creamy goodness, perfect for weeknight meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti or any pasta you love
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Fire-roasted hatch chiles chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder start with less if sensitive to spice
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Sour cream add carefully to avoid curdling
Optional Garnishes
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup Cotija cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, add spaghetti, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve pasta water before draining.
  2. Chop fire-roasted hatch chiles, dice onion, and mince garlic.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-5 minutes until soft, then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  4. Stir in hatch chiles, vegetable broth, sea salt, and chili powder. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Reduce heat to low, stir in shredded Monterey Jack cheese and sour cream until creamy. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Add drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Let sit for 1 minute to allow flavor absorption.
  7. Serve in bowls and garnish with cilantro and cotija cheese. Add chili powder on top if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, reserve pasta water and add cheese gradually over low heat to create a creamy sauce. Adjust spice levels according to preference.

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