Macaroni with Cream and Cheese
Macaroni with Cream and Cheese is a flavorful Italian Italian Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Lay poblanos on their sides on racks of gas burners, then turn flames on moderately high.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionLay poblanos on their sides on racks of gas burners, then turn flames on moderately high.
Roast poblanos, turning occasionally with tongs, until skins are blistered and charred, 4 to 6 minutes. (Alternatively, broil poblanos on a broiler pan about 2 inches from heat, turning occasionally with tongs, 8 to 10 minutes.) Transfer poblanos immediately to a large bowl and cover.
Let steam 10 minutes, then peel or rub off skins and discard stems, seeds, and ribs.
Cut poblanos into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
Cook onion with salt in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
Add poblanos, serrano, garlic, and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
While onion is browning, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 14 to 15 minutes.
Reserve 1/4 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
Add pasta to chile mixture along with crema and reserved cooking water.
Increase heat to high and cook, tossing, until pasta is well coated, about 1 minute.
Stir in cheese.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
