Mexican White Spaghetti (Espagueti Blanco) Recipe
A delicious and creamy Mexican twist on classic spaghetti, this Mexican White Spaghetti (Espagueti Blanco) is a comforting and flavorful dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 16 oz spaghetti
Sauce:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 1½ cups Mexican cream (crema)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 bay leaves
- ½ cup queso fresco (crumbled)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: In a large pot, boil water and add the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the pasta is cooking, use a skillet to make the sauce. Cook butter and garlic on medium-low heat until fragrant. Add Mexican cream, milk, and salt. Simmer with bay leaves for 5 minutes, then remove bay leaves.
- Combine and Serve: Drain the cooked spaghetti, return to the pot, pour the sauce over it, add queso fresco, and mix gently. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mexican White Spaghetti, Espagueti Blanco, Mexican pasta recipe, creamy spaghetti
