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Street Corn Pasta

A delightful fusion of street corn flavors and comforting pasta, featuring a creamy, tangy sauce and crunchy fresh corn.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 ounces of pasta penne or fusilli works great
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 2 cups of fresh corn kernels about 3-4 ears of corn
  • 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Sauté pan
  • Colander
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add corn and cook for about 5-7 minutes until slightly charred.
  4. Once the corn is cooked, lower the heat and add the cooked pasta to the pan.
  5. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, and chili powder.
  6. Pour the sauce over the pasta and corn mixture. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  7. Fold in crumbled feta cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro on top before serving.
  9. Serve warm or let it chill for a cold salad.

Notes

This dish is great for impressing guests or for a quick weeknight meal.