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Mexican Street Corn Pasta

Mexican Street Corn Pasta

If you’ve ever fallen in love with the irresistible flavor of Mexican street corn, then imagine that magic swirled into a creamy, cheesy pasta dish. This Mexican Street Corn Pasta combines tender rotini with smoky chili powder, sweet corn kernels, tangy lime, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro to create a dish that’s as vibrant as it is comforting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine Fusion, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet or grill pan

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 454 g rotini pasta
  • 2 cups roasted or grilled corn kernels
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 pieces green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • Grill or roast fresh corn until lightly charred, then cut kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, sauté until golden.
  • In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and minced garlic until smooth.
  • Toss pasta, roasted corn, and black beans in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Top with cotija cheese, cilantro, and green onions. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 12mg
Keyword Easy Dinner, Mexican Street Corn Pasta, pasta salad
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