Mexican Spaghetti (Espagueti Rojo)

Mexican spaghetti or espagueti rojo is a delicious and easy recipe that kids and adults will love.

It’s super easy and quick making it perfect for busy weeknights!

Next you’ll have to try green spaghetti (espagueti verde)!

What is Mexican spaghetti

Mexican spaghetti is creamy, flavorful and meatless.

It can be served as a side dish or all by itself.

It can be garnished with crumbled queso fresco and sliced avocadoes.

My kids and I like it with grated parmesan cheese.

My husband likes eating it with warm corn tortillas.

What do you need to make Mexican spaghetti?

The ingredient list is simple and you may already have the majority of it in your kitchen. Here it is:

• Roma tomatoes
• Garlic cloves
• White onion
• Tomato Bouillon (this is optional, if you don’t have it you can just use salt)
• Ground black pepper
• Cream cheese (softened and diced)
• Milk
• Butter
• Spaghetti

How to make espagueti rojo.

Wash the tomatoes and core them.

Then I like to cut the tomatoes in half because we will be blending them and it’s easier to blend when they’re not whole.

Transfer the tomatoes to a blender and add the garlic cloves, onion, tomato bouillon, black pepper, cream cheese and milk.

Blend until smooth. Set the salsa aside.

If you don’t have tomatoes you can use a small can of tomato sauce.

Just empty the tomato sauce into the blender and blend with the rest of the ingredients.

To give the sauce a spicy kick add 1-2 chipotle peppers to the blender as well.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Then add the noodles. Boil until al dente.

While the noodles are cooking melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Then add the salsa. Stir and taste for salt.

Let the salsa cook while waiting for the noodles.

Once the noodles are done drain them and add them to the salsa. Use tongs to help coat the spaghetti in the salsa.

Remove from heat.

Delicious recipes to serve with espagueti rojo:

• Carne asada
• Picaditas
• Pork ribs
• Mexican pinto beans
• Beef ribs

Mexican spaghetti tips and tricks

• If you don’t have fresh tomatoes substitute with a small can of tomato sauce.
• Add 1-2 chipotle peppers to the blender to make the sauce spicy.
• Break the spaghetti in half before boiling (this makes it easier for kids to eat).
• Cook the pasta just till al dente. You don’t want mushy spaghetti.

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I hope you enjoyed this easy Mexican spaghetti recipe.

It’s absolutely delicious!

It’s so easy and quick to make. It’s the perfect dinner for when you’re running low on time.

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