Mexican Street Corn Pasta
A fusion dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn into a creamy pasta dish, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the creamy mixture. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder until smooth.
- Add the corn kernels, cotija cheese, green onions, and cooked pasta into the creamy mixture, folding gently to coat evenly.
- Season your pasta with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix everything well and serve. Enjoy warm or chill it for a refreshing pasta salad, garnished with additional cotija cheese and lime wedges.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the pasta and feel free to swap out cotija cheese with feta or queso fresco. For added flavor, consider roasting the corn kernels before mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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