Creamy Mexican Street Corn Pasta
A creamy pasta dish inspired by Mexican street corn (elote), combining tender pasta, sweet corn, cotija cheese, and a zesty, creamy dressing with lime and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 1x
- Method: Side dish or salad
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rotini pasta, cooked, drained, and cooled
- 4 (15 oz) cans fiesta-style corn, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, diced, seeds removed
- 3/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped, divided
- 1 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled, divided
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lime, juiced (use 2 if more citrus desired)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, drained corn, diced bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, and 1 cup cotija cheese. Gently mix to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, garlic powder, and lime juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Top with the remaining cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For extra zest, add additional lime juice. Use fire-roasted corn for a smoky flavor. Adjust the amount of jalapeno to control spiciness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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