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Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6

Active Time:20 mins

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:6

Servings:

6

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Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Anna Kelly, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

Overhead view of a ingredients in various bowls from Elote-Inspired Pasta Salad recipe

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients6ouncessmall whole-wheat pasta such as reginetti or elbows (about 2 1/2 cups)1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil3cupsfresh corn kernels (from 4 to 5 ears)orthawed frozen corn kernels4tablespoonscrema Mexicanaorsour cream4tablespoonslight mayonnaise½teaspoongrated lime zest1tablespoonlime juice½teaspoonsalt1smallclove garlic, grated4tablespoonscrumbled cotija cheese, divided2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro, divided¼teaspoonsmoked paprika, divided

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Ingredients

6ouncessmall whole-wheat pasta such as reginetti or elbows (about 2 1/2 cups)

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

3cupsfresh corn kernels (from 4 to 5 ears)orthawed frozen corn kernels

4tablespoonscrema Mexicanaorsour cream

4tablespoonslight mayonnaise

½teaspoongrated lime zest

1tablespoonlime juice

½teaspoonsalt

1smallclove garlic, grated

4tablespoonscrumbled cotija cheese, divided

2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro, divided

¼teaspoonsmoked paprika, divided

DirectionsBring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions. Drain thoroughly; spread in an even layer on a baking sheet to cool.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook, undisturbed, until blistered, about 2 minutes. Stir and spread into an even layer; cook, stirring every 2 minutes, until charred in many spots, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the baking sheet with the pasta. Let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Anna Kelly, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanMeanwhile, combine crema (or sour cream), mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, salt, garlic, 2 tablespoons cotija, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1/8 teaspoon paprika together in a large bowl; whisk until well combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the crema mixture in a small bowl. Add the pasta-corn mixture to the remaining crema mixture in the large bowl; toss to combine. Transfer to a platter or bowl. Drizzle with the reserved 2 tablespoons crema mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cotija, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1/8 teaspoon paprika.Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Anna Kelly, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanOriginally appeared: EatignWell.com, June 2023

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions. Drain thoroughly; spread in an even layer on a baking sheet to cool.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook, undisturbed, until blistered, about 2 minutes. Stir and spread into an even layer; cook, stirring every 2 minutes, until charred in many spots, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the baking sheet with the pasta. Let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Anna Kelly, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanMeanwhile, combine crema (or sour cream), mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, salt, garlic, 2 tablespoons cotija, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1/8 teaspoon paprika together in a large bowl; whisk until well combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the crema mixture in a small bowl. Add the pasta-corn mixture to the remaining crema mixture in the large bowl; toss to combine. Transfer to a platter or bowl. Drizzle with the reserved 2 tablespoons crema mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cotija, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1/8 teaspoon paprika.Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Anna Kelly, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions. Drain thoroughly; spread in an even layer on a baking sheet to cool.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook, undisturbed, until blistered, about 2 minutes. Stir and spread into an even layer; cook, stirring every 2 minutes, until charred in many spots, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the baking sheet with the pasta. Let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.

Overhead view of a skillet of cooked corn from Elote-Inspired Pasta Salad recipe

Meanwhile, combine crema (or sour cream), mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, salt, garlic, 2 tablespoons cotija, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1/8 teaspoon paprika together in a large bowl; whisk until well combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the crema mixture in a small bowl. Add the pasta-corn mixture to the remaining crema mixture in the large bowl; toss to combine. Transfer to a platter or bowl. Drizzle with the reserved 2 tablespoons crema mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cotija, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1/8 teaspoon paprika.

Overhead view of a bowl of Elote-Inspired Pasta Salad recipe with a fork

Originally appeared: EatignWell.com, June 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)246Calories10gFat36gCarbs8gProtein

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