Pasta Poblano Recipe

Pasta Poblano Recipe

  • 1 pound uncooked linguine
  • 1 fresh poblano chile pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Add the poblano pepper to the boiling water when you add the pasta. Drain water from pasta and remove poblano pepper.
  2. Using a blender, puree together the poblano pepper, garlic, onion and cream.
  3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the blended sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked and drained pasta and grated mozzarella cheese. Cook for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.