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Mexican Street Corn Pasta

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Side dish or light main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy, zesty, and loaded with bold Mexican street corn flavor, this pasta dish blends charred corn, tender noodles, chili-lime dressing, and crumbled cotija cheese. A perfect side or light main, served warm or chilled.


Ingredients

8 oz pasta (elbow, fusilli, or cavatappi)

2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon lime zest

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup black beans (optional)

1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

Optional garnishes: extra cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, chili powder or Tajín


Instructions

1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse if serving cold.

2. Char corn in a skillet or grill pan for smoky flavor. Let cool.

3. In a bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, lime juice, zest, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

4. In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, corn, red onion, jalapeño, bell pepper, and black beans.

5. Add the dressing and toss gently to coat.

6. Fold in cilantro and most of the cheese. Mix carefully.

7. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with remaining cheese, cilantro, and chili powder.

8. Chill for 1-2 hours if preferred, then serve.


Notes

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Category: Side dish or light main

Nutrition Info (per serving):

Calories: 385

Fat: 22g

Saturated Fat: 5g

Unsaturated Fat: 15g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 15mg

Sodium: 410mg

Carbohydrates: 37g

Fiber: 3g

Sugar: 4g

Protein: 9g

Serving size: 1 1/4 cups


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 410mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Mexican street corn pasta, pasta salad, elote pasta