Calabacitas Alfredo

Directions

  1. 1Roughly chop a half white onion, one zucchini, one yellow squash and one Mexican squash.
  2. 2In a pan on medium heat with olive oil, cook the onions.
  3. 3Add three garlic cloves along with the rest of the veggies and a pinch of salt.
  4. 4Get them nice and golden before adding one cup of corn.
  5. 5Carmelize the whole mixture.
  6. 6While the veggies cook, roast and peel three New Mexico Hatch green chilies.
  7. 7Place all the cooked veggies in a blender along with 4 ounces of cream cheese, half a cup of heavy cream and the roasted green chilies.
  8. 8Blend until smooth.
  9. 9Place it back into the pan, rinsing the blender with water and adding it right in.
  10. 10Add two tablespoons of butter and mix well.
  11. 11Add two cups of your favorite pasta (fusilli pasta is used here).
  12. 12Add a handful of shredded mozzarella.
  13. 13Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and some chopped parsley.
  14. 14Add protein like chicken or shrimp if desired.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 a half white onion
  • 1 unit zucchini
  • 1 unit yellow squash
  • 1 unit Mexican squash
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup corn
  • 3 units roasted and peeled Hatch Green Chile
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cooked pasta (fusilli)
  • 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 some protein like chicken or shrimp for a delicious Calabacitas Alfredo.