Victor Hugo Padilla Jimenez

What Is Mexican Spaghetti?

A cozy pasta with a bright Mexican twist.

Picture taco night meeting pasta night. Your fork twirls, the sauce hugs every strand, and dinner feels like a party. Hungry now? Good. Let’s make it simple and fun.

The Short Answer

Mexican spaghetti is spaghetti tossed in a creamy, boldly seasoned sauce—usually tomato-chipotle (rojo) or roasted poblano cream (verde)—with Mexican staples like crema, garlic, and crumbly cheese. It’s often called sopa de espagueti and is a common side dish at family meals and celebrations.

What Makes It “Mexican”

Crema: like sour cream, but silkier.
Chiles: chipotle for smoky heat, poblano for gentle green flavor.
Cheese: cotija or queso fresco on top.
Seasonings: garlic, onion, a pinch of chicken bouillon, and cilantro.

Rojo: Tomato–Chipotle Version

Spaghetti
Tomatoes (canned or fresh)
Chipotle in adobo (start small)
Mexican crema (or sour cream)
Garlic, onion, salt, pepper
Chicken or veggie broth (a splash)
Cotija to finish

Verde: Poblano–Cream Version

Spaghetti
Roasted poblano peppers (skins off, seeds out)
Mexican crema (or a mix of milk and cream cheese)
Garlic, onion, salt, pepper
Lime juice (just a squeeze)
Queso fresco to crumble on top

Easy Step-By-Step

Boil spaghetti in salted water until just tender. Save 1 cup pasta water. Drain.
Blend your sauce: for rojo, tomatoes + chipotle + crema + garlic + onion. For verde, poblanos + crema + garlic + onion + a squeeze of lime.
Simmer sauce in a pan. Add a splash of broth or pasta water to thin.
Toss in spaghetti. Stir until glossy and happy. If too thick, add more pasta water.
Top with cheese and cilantro. Serve warm.

Taste Tips

Too spicy? Add more crema.
Too mild? Add another chipotle or a pinch of chili powder.
Extra silky: Blend in a spoon of cream cheese.
More bright: Finish with lime zest.

What To Serve It With

Crispy chicken milanesa
Grilled carne asada or fajitas
Simple salad with lime dressing
Black beans or pinto beans

Make It Your Way

Add veggies: corn, peas, or diced zucchini.
Add protein: shredded chicken or chorizo (cook first).
Go “sopa seca” style: simmer until the sauce clings thick—so cozy.
Bake it: sprinkle cheese and bake until bubbly for a party pan.

Quick FAQ

Is it the same as fideo? No. Fideo uses thin vermicelli; this uses spaghetti. The idea—pasta in a seasoned sauce—is similar.

Is it very spicy? It can be mild or spicy. You choose how much chile to use.

Can I make it lighter? Yes. Use milk instead of crema and add extra pasta water for body.

Storage

Fridge: up to 3 days in a sealed container.
Reheat: add a splash of milk or water and warm gently.
Freezer: sauces freeze better than the finished pasta. Freeze sauce up to 2 months.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s fast.
It’s creamy.
It feels like a hug.
It turns any dinner into a little fiesta.

Five-Minute Starter Plan

Put water to boil. Salt it well.
Blend tomatoes + chipotle + crema + garlic.
Cook pasta. Simmer sauce.
Toss together. Taste. Tweak. Smile.

A Little Backstory

Spaghetti came from Italy. Mexico made it its own. Families mixed local flavors—crema, chiles, fresh cheese—and built a new classic. Now it shows up at birthdays, Sundays, and any day that needs comfort.

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What Is Mexican Spaghetti?

The Short Answer

What Makes It “Mexican”

Rojo: Tomato–Chipotle Version

Verde: Poblano–Cream Version

Easy Step-By-Step

Taste Tips

What To Serve It With

Make It Your Way

Quick FAQ

Storage

Why You’ll Love It

Five-Minute Starter Plan

A Little Backstory

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