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Spaghetti With Poblano Chile Sauce

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Spaghetti With Poblano Chile Sauce on a fork on a blue and white plate
Photo by Ashleigh Amoroso

Mexican pasta probably isn’t something you’ve thought about before, but this poblano sauce may have you rethinking your devotion to the red variety. Slightly sweet with a bit of heat, roasted poblanos are blitzed with cream cheese, sour cream, and, if you can take the heat, some fresh jalapeños. This is one of Izzy’s favorite recipes, and I love to remind her that even if it’s a little too spicy, we must endure it, because we’re Mexican and love our spicy food! It’s fancy enough to serve to company and delight vegetarians.

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