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Espagueti rojo cremoso

Espagueti Rojo Cremoso (Creamy Mexican Spaghetti)

by Lola Dweck
Espagueti rojo con crema can be described as a creamy Mexican fusion between classic fideo seco and spaghetti with marinara sauce.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Pasta Boiling Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 491 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt to boil noodles + more, to taste
  • ½ onion diced finely
  • 3 garlic diced finely
  • 15 ounces Mexican crema
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • Pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Dice onion and garlic. Prepare skillet over medium heat and once hot, add oil. Once oil is hot, add onion and garlic and sauté until onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
    PRO TIP: Since my daughter doesn’t like chunks of onion or garlic (regardless of how small I dice them!), I sometimes blend the onion and garlic used in this recipe with the tomato sauce and sauté this mixture for a 3-5 minutes in the oil before adding the Mexican cream.
  • Add tomato and Mexican cream.
  • Lower heat to lowest setting and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together. Stir frequently. Add salt, to taste.
  • While sauce simmers, prepare your pasta according to the instructions on package and once it’s ready, strain it. 
    Add cooked pasta to tomato cream sauce and toss noodles until fully coated. I like using tongs for this step.
    PRO TIP: I typically only cook my pasta for 8 minutes, or until it is al dente, because it will continue to cook in the sauce. 
  • Serve immediately and enjoy alone or with your favorite protein and side salad. I love serving this creamy Mexican spaghetti with milanesa de pollo and an easy cucumber and tomato salad. Sometimes I serve it as a main course, too!
    PRO TIP: Garnish with additional salt, pepper, and queso cotija if desired.

A Note from Lola

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

  • Refrigerate Mexican spaghetti in an airtight container for 3-4 days

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 13gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 1797mgPotassium: 399mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 626IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 2mg
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