Salsa Verde Spaghetti

Change up traditional Italian Spaghetti Dinner for a Mexican spin! Pasta pairs perfectly with fresh Salsa Verde for a simple, easy, unexpected pasta dinner. 

I used Homemade Salsa Verde as the base for this his unique pasta sauce. This Mexican Style Spaghetti is great served with Mexican Corn Salad on the side or a Spinach Avocado Salad.

Salsa Verde Spaghetti

I could eat pasta every single day of my life.

It is this busy, frugal Mom’s dream come true–it cooks up fast, is inexpensive, full of fiber and protein (when using a whole grain pasta), and my kids love it!

Pasta gets a bad rap for being an unhealthy choice for dinner, but that is simply just not true. When prepared correctly, and served with vegetables, I have plenty of Healthy Pasta Recipes that prove Pasta is actually quite a healthy, inexpensive meal.

From Classic Red Sauce with noodles, Creamy Chicken Parmesan, Lasagna, and even pasta salads, my love for pasta runs deep. And pasta typically falls into this busy mom’s favorite category-30 Minute Meals!!!

My newest obsession is my Mexican-Italian fusion–Salsa Verde Spaghetti!

Salsa Verde Spaghetti is simply al dente noodles slathered in an easy homemade Salsa Verde,  topped with fresh cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco cheese.  This easy pasta recipe hits all the notes—salty, tangy, a bit spicy, and so fresh. Bottom line–good!!

How to Make Mexican Spaghetti

I love making a large batch of Salsa Verde at home. It is really quite simple to make and I can make large batches to freeze for use in easy meals, like this Salsa Verde Spaghetti recipe. However, you can simply use your favorite jarred salsa verde for an even quicker dinner recipe.

Then prepping this meal is as easy as boiling water. All you need to do is cook pasta and then toss the cooked pasta with salsa verde, a bit of olive oil, and cilantro. It is incredibly simple!

Pro Tip: Do not miss the step to reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, this will help flavor the Salsa Verde Pasta Sauce and help the sauce to adhere to the noodles. 

Tips on Salsa Verde Spaghetti

• Making your own Salsa Verde is really easy and adds so much bright flavor to this dish.  However, in a bind, I won’t tell if you use a jar of store bought Salsa Verde.
• If you leave the queso fresco off the dish, you would be left with a delicious vegan pasta dish.
• Use gluten-free noodles if you need this recipe to be gluten free.
• Any noodles will work for this recipe, but I prefer spaghetti paired with this Mexican green sauce.

More Meatless Pasta Recipes

• Kale Pasta
• Instant Pot Creamy Italian Pasta
• Healthy Pasta Primavera
• Tuscan Pasta

Salsa Verde Spaghetti

Whole grain pasta is tossed with a quick salsa verde sauce for a Tex-Mex twist to pasta night. 

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 283kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

• 2 cups salsa verde
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
• 1 lime
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound whole grain spaghetti
• 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco optional

Instructions

• Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Cook the spaghetti in boiling heavily salted water for 1 minute less than package direction states.
• Drain pasta after cooked, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. 
• Place noodles back in pan over low heat. Add in salsa verde and 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Stir to coat, adding the remaining water if needed, cook for 1 minute.
• Toss with queso fresco and any reserved chopped cilantro.

Notes

• Making your own Salsa Verde is really easy and adds so much bright flavor to this dish.  However, in a bind, I won't tell if you use a jar of store bought Salsa Verde.
• If you leave the queso fresco off the dish, you would be left with a delicious vegan pasta dish.
• Use gluten-free noodles for a Gluten Free Mexican Spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts

Salsa Verde Spaghetti

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 7mg2%

Sodium 271mg12%

Potassium 142mg4%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 145IU3%

Vitamin C 11.1mg13%

Calcium 64mg6%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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