Go Back
+ servings
Image of Creamy Cilantro Lime Spaghetti
Print

Creamy Cilantro Lime Spaghetti

This Creamy Cilantro Lime Spaghetti is an incredible pasta dish! With fresh roasted tomatoes and a citrusy kick, you have to add it to your dinner menu.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword best pasta dish, best pasta recipe, best spaghetti recipe, creamy pasta recipe, easy pasta dish, easy pasta recipe, easy spaghetti recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 354kcal
Author Jenny

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry spaghetti noodles
  • 4 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup mild prepared salsa
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Place tomatoes onto a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or tin foil for easier clean up. Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until skin just starts to split. Remove.
  • Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking for about 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in cooked spaghetti and add cilantro leaves, cream, salsa, lime juice, salt, cumin, pepper and garlic salt. Stir until combined and cook until hot. Remove from heat and just before serving stir in roasted tomatoes gently.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 20.2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1.5mg