Cilantro lime crema pasta

Cilantro lime crema pasta

By Ava Garcia
15’ Prep time
60’ Cook time
75’ Total time
470 Calories
4 Serving
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Step 2

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and
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Step 3

sauté, stirring frequently, until onions become translucent (about 6-7 minutes).
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Step 4

Add in zucchini and squash and cook until tender and soft. Then, add in paprika and salt and stir.
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Step 5

Once preheated, line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place the tomatoes on it
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Step 6

with the flat side facing down. Drizzle olive oil on top of the tomatoes and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Remember to check on the tomatoes frequently.
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Step 7

Bring water in another pot to a boil, and pour in the uncooked pasta. Cook according to the directions on the box.
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Step 8

Once the veggies are tender and cooked, pour in the heavy cream and milk and bring to a boil.
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Step 9

Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese, half-cup at a time. Add more cheese as needed if the mixture is not thick enough. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed.
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Step 10

Stir in the lime juice and cilantro and turn off the heat if the crema has reached the desired consistency (about 15-20 minutes). Add more paprika and salt if desired.
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Step 11

Drain the pasta, and reserve some pasta water. Mix in the pasta and pasta water with the crema.
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Step 12

Once the tomatoes are roasted, place the tomatoes on the top of the pasta as a garnish.
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Step 13

Enjoy!

Ingredient

  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    3 tablespoons
  • Fresh cilantro
    Fresh cilantro
    3 tablespoons
  • Lime juice
    Lime juice
    4 tablespoons
  • Shredded mexican cheese blend
    Shredded mexican cheese blend
    1 cup
  • Sugar plum tomatoes
    Sugar plum tomatoes
    10
  • Gemeli pasta
    Gemeli pasta
    8 oz
  • Large onion
    Large onion
    1
  • Yellow squash
    Yellow squash
    1
  • Zucchini
    Zucchini
    1
  • Heavy cream
    Heavy cream
    0.75 cup
  • Milk
    Milk
    0.5 cup
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    3 cloves

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