Mexican Street Corn Cavatappi

Ingredients

- 12 oz cavatappi pasta
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tsp Tajín seasoning
- 3 green onions, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juiced (plus extra wedges for serving)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the Cavatappi Pasta:
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt.
- Add 12 oz cavatappi pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. This usually takes around 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and set it aside.

2. Sauté the Corn:
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of corn kernels and sauté until the corn is slightly charred and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 1/2 tsp Tajín seasoning, and the juice of 1 lime.
- Whisk together until smooth and well combined.

4. Combine Ingredients:
- In the pot used for the pasta, combine the cooked pasta, sautéed corn, and dressing.
- Gently toss to coat the pasta and corn evenly with the dressing.

5. Finishing Touches:
- Mix in 3 finely sliced green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese over the top.

6. Serve:
- Serve the Mexican Street Corn Cavatappi warm or at room temperature.
- Garnish with additional lime wedges on the side for an extra citrus kick.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

- PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Mexican street corn pasta
- Cavatappi recipe
- Corn pasta lunch
- Easy lunch recipes
- Mexican pasta salad
- Cotija cheese pasta
- Tajín seasoning dish
- Quick pasta meal
- Vegetarian pasta
- Lime-infused pasta

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1,600 calories

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