Ziti with Poblanos and Chipotle Sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
19%
Ziti with Poblanos and Chipotle Sauce
45 min.
8
364kcal

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If you're on the lookout for a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly marries hearty pasta with zesty vegetables, look no further than our Ziti with Poblanos and Chipotle Sauce. This vegetarian delight showcases a medley of fresh poblanos and roasted red peppers, all enveloped in a smoky chipotle sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. The creamy sour cream base adds a luscious texture, while the toasted pumpkin seeds sprinkle a delightful crunch, elevating this dish from simply tasty to utterly irresistible.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and entertaining guests. With eight generous servings, it’s a fantastic side dish, starter, or snack that promises to impress your friends and family alike. Imagine a warm, comforting bowl of ziti tossed in a rich sauce bursting with flavor, garnished with fresh cilantro and scallions for an added pop of color and freshness.

Whether served alongside a crisp green salad or as part of a larger festive spread, Ziti with Poblanos and Chipotle Sauce stands out for its unique blend of spices and textures. It's not just a meal; it's an experience that brings the warmth of home-cooked goodness right to your table. So grab your apron and let's cook up this scrumptious vegetarian dish that captures the essence of culinary creativity!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon chipotles in adobo canned chopped
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 2.3 cups onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 pound poblano pepper fresh stemmed seeded thinly sliced lengthwise
  • servings pumpkin seeds raw green hulled toasted (pepitas)
  • cup roasted peppers red chopped
  • cup spring onion chopped ( 1 bunch)
  • 1.5 cups cream sour
  • pound penne pasta 

Equipment

  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. Cook onion, poblanos, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in oil in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Add red peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook ziti in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain ziti.
  4. While ziti cooks, purée chipotles with sour cream in a blender.
  5. Add purée to onion mixture with scallions, cilantro, 1/4 cup cooking water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer, stirring.
  6. Add ziti and toss, moistening with additional cooking water if desired. Season with salt.
  7. green salad

Nutrition Facts

Calories364kcal
Protein10.74%
Fat32.78%
Carbs56.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.13
Glycemic Load
18.23
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.356086886447%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.35mg
Isorhamnetin
2.25mg
Kaempferol
0.48mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
11.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:364.46kcal
18.22%
Fat:13.38g
20.59%
Saturated Fat:5.13g
32.06%
Carbohydrates:51.89g
17.3%
Net Carbohydrates:48.03g
17.47%
Sugar:6.01g
6.67%
Cholesterol:25.44mg
8.48%
Sodium:261.38mg
11.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.87g
19.73%
Selenium:37.88µg
54.11%
Vitamin C:37.15mg
45.03%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.64%
Vitamin K:32.59µg
31.03%
Phosphorus:179.35mg
17.94%
Fiber:3.86g
15.43%
Magnesium:52.17mg
13.04%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.83%
Copper:0.26mg
12.78%
Vitamin A:624.08IU
12.48%
Potassium:366.44mg
10.47%
Folate:35.87µg
8.97%
Calcium:85.65mg
8.57%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.48%
Zinc:1.22mg
8.11%
Iron:1.44mg
8.03%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.39%
Vitamin B3:1.41mg
7.05%
Vitamin E:0.95mg
6.31%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
4.99%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.51%
Source:Epicurious