Calabacitas Alfredo

Directions

  1. 1Roughly chop a half white onion.
  2. 2Roughly chop one zucchini, one yellow squash, and one Mexican squash.
  3. 3In a pan on medium heat with olive oil, start by cooking the onions first.
  4. 4Add three garlic cloves along with the rest of your veggies and a pinch of salt.
  5. 5Get them nice and golden.
  6. 6Add one cup of corn and proceed to caramelize the whole mixture.
  7. 7While the veggies cook, roast and peel three New Mexico Hatch green chilies.
  8. 8Place the cooked vegetables in a blender.
  9. 9Add four ounces of cream cheese, a half cup of heavy cream, and the roasted green chilies.
  10. 10Blend until smooth.
  11. 11Place the blended mixture back into the pan.
  12. 12Rinse the blender with water and add it right in.
  13. 13Add two tablespoons of butter.
  14. 14Mix well.
  15. 15Add two cups of your favorite pasta, such as fusilli pasta.
  16. 16Add a handful of shredded mozzarella.
  17. 17The dish is ready to go.
  18. 18Serve as a vegetarian option with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and some chopped parsley.
  19. 19Add protein like chicken or shrimp for a delicious Calabacitas Alfredo.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 a half white onion
  • 1 a unit zucchini
  • 1 a unit yellow squash
  • 1 a unit Mexican squash
  • 3 units garlic cloves
  • 1 a pinch salt
  • 1 cup corn
  • 3 units Hatch Green Chile
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fusilli pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 handful shredded mozzarella
  • grated Parmesan
  • chopped parsley

Equipment

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Tips

  • This is perfect served as a vegetarian option with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and some chopped parsley.
  • Add protein like chicken or shrimp for a delicious Calabacitas Alfredo.