Description
A flavorful pasta dish inspired by the classic Mexican street corn known as elote.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, combine corn and cook until slightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Add the cooked pasta and corn to the bowl and toss with the sauce.
- Top with cotija cheese and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Zesty Elote Inspired Pasta, Mexican pasta, corn pasta, vegetarian pasta