Rachael Ray's Meals In Minutes Que Pasta Mexican Street Corn Pasta EP126 Full EP

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in calories and easier to find.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers provide flavor without heat.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Regular paprika offers a milder flavor.

Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.

Drain pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add corn and sauté until slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet with corn.

Mix in mayonnaise, lime juice, and reserved pasta water until creamy.

Sprinkle in cotija cheese, cilantro, chili powder, and season with salt and pepper.

Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in green onions and jalapeño.

Garnish with lime zest and additional cotija cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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