Ingredients:
- 3 large (approx. 450g) poblano peppers
- 1 tbsp (14g) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter
- 1 small (100g) white onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves (9g) garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (3g) cracked black pepper
- 1 lb (450g) fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp (30ml) reserved pasta water
Instructions:
- Place the poblano peppers under the broiler or directly over a gas flame. Turn frequently until the skins are blistered and blackened in patches. Remove from heat and immediately place them in a sealed paper bag or covered bowl for 10 minutes. Once steamed, peel away the charred skin, remove the seeds, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 60 seconds.
- Add the roasted poblano flesh, heavy cream, and softened cream cheese to the skillet. Stir constantly on low-medium heat until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes a cohesive, pale green liquid.
- Transfer the sauce mixture to a blender and pulse until completely smooth and velvety.
- While the sauce is simmering on low, boil your pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve a splash of pasta water, then drain.
- Toss the pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper.