Description
Easy Hatch Chile Pasta is a delightful dish that embodies the rich, smoky flavors of hatch chiles in a creamy sauce, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a gathering, this pasta will elevate your meal with its vibrant taste and comforting texture. The combination of sautéed garlic, fire-roasted hatch peppers, and aromatic spices creates an irresistible sauce that clings beautifully to al dente spaghetti. Customize it with your favorite proteins or fresh vegetables for added nutrition and flavor. This recipe not only satisfies your cravings but also brings joy to every dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups fire-roasted hatch peppers
- 1/2 large onion
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 to 3/4 cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped hatch peppers and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Pour in vegetable broth, sea salt, and chili powder; simmer for an additional 5–7 minutes.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Remove from heat; mix in chopped cilantro and sour cream until well combined. Serve garnished with extra cilantro and chili powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg