ANCHO CHILE FETTUCCINI WITH CILANTRO-TOMATILLO CREAM SAUCE

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Rather than make fettuccine colored with spinach or tomatoes, I wanted to create something with color AND flare. Here is my idea. Try serving with grilled skewered chicken and mushrooms, marinated with lime, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper.

Provided by Bryce Fegley

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
4 cloves unpeeled garlic
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
3 tomatillos, husked and chopped
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
½ cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Roast ancho chiles and 4 cloves unpeeled garlic. Press the chiles flat against the pan with a spatula until they begin to pop and smoke, then flip. When done, rehydrate chiles in a bowl of warm water for 30 minutes. Turn garlic until all sides are browned, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool, then peel.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine chiles, 2 cloves roasted garlic, and eggs. Blend until smooth. Place the flour in a mound on a clean surface. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt with a fork, then make a well in the center. Pour in egg mixture. Working from the center outward, gradually incorporate the flour with a fork until dough is formed. Knead dough for 5 minutes, adding more flour if necessary. Prepare fettuccini according to your pasta machine's instructions. Lay the fettuccine flat on lightly floured surface for 15 minutes.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine 2 remaining cloves roasted garlic, cilantro, tomatillos, jalapeno, cream cheese, sour cream, chicken stock, 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Pour into a saucepan over low heat, and cook until heated through.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until pasta rises to the surface. Drain, and divide into serving portions; pour sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 137.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 484.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Chota Micheal
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This was a great recipe!


Makenzie Blount
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Cameron Billingslea
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The sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Malia Sarkoh
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The fettuccini was cooked perfectly.


TubeyGamer FTW
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This was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Hassan Yakubu
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I'm not usually a fan of ancho chiles, but this dish was delicious.


Landon Dietz
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party.


Kabelo Setjie
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The tomatillo cream sauce was the star of the show.


Destiny Okam
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover ancho chiles.


Mdshoyaib Mondul
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I'll definitely be making this again!


Jageshwar Ishar
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This was a bit too spicy for me, but still very flavorful.


Vincent Pugh
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Loved this dish! The flavors were amazing.


Md Mostofa Kamal
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This was a great recipe! The ancho chile fettuccini was so flavorful and the tomatillo cream sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aman
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great, and the fettuccini was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use less ancho chiles next time.


Danaiya Davis
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I love this recipe! The ancho chile fettuccini is so unique and flavorful. The tomatillo cream sauce is the perfect complement, and it adds a nice tanginess to the dish.


Siesha Panlita
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This was a great weeknight meal. It came together quickly and easily, and the results were impressive. The fettuccini was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Adam Awad
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I've never been a huge fan of ancho chiles, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the chiles added just the right amount of heat. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mommyof7 85
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Wow! This dish was a total hit at my dinner party. The ancho chile fettuccini was so flavorful and unique, and the cilantro-tomatillo cream sauce was the perfect complement. Everyone raved about it.


A Bachaya
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This ancho chile fettuccini was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors - the smoky heat from the ancho chiles, the creamy tanginess of the tomatillo cream sauce, and the freshness of the cilantro - was simply divine. The fettuccini was cooke