Salsa Verde Spaghetti

Mexican Spaghetti: Homemade Salsa Verde is the base of this unique pasta sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta for a Salsa Verde Spaghetti Recipe. 

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,  Ravioli, 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!

Mexican Spaghetti

There are a million variations on Mexican food. And therefore, I am sure there are at least half a million variations on what constitutes Mexican Spaghetti. 

At my house, when I say Mexican Spaghetti, my family knows they will be eating whole wheat noodles slathered in an easy homemade Salsa Verde and then topped with more fresh cilantro and crumbled queso fresco cheese.  This easy past recipe hits all the notes—Salty, tangy, a bit spicy, and so fresh. Bottom line–good!!

You all know how much I love Mexican recipes and I swear there has to be some Italian blood in my somewhere with as much as I love pasta, so I am not sure why it took me so long to combine the two together. But oh boy, am I glad that I did. And I think you will be too!

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.

To make Salsa Verde spaghetti, it 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 for a Gluten Free Mexican Spaghetti.
• Any noodles will work for this recipe, but I prefer spaghetti paired with this Mexican green sauce.

More Meatless Pasta Recipes

• Easy Creamy Taco Bake 
• Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna
• Healthy Pasta Primavera
• Tuscan Pasta with White Beans and Tomatoes

Easy Mexican Spaghetti Recipe

Mexican 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

Keyword: Mexican Spaghetti, Salsa Verde Spaghetti

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

• Cook the spaghetti according to package directions minus one minute in salted water.
• 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.
• To serve Mexican Spaghetti: 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

Mexican Spaghetti

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 7mg 2%

Sodium 271mg 11%

Potassium 142mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 2.9%

Vitamin C 13.5%

Calcium 6.4%

Iron 1.4%

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