Mexican Corn Pasta with Chipotle Alfredo

Name: Mexican Corn Pasta with Chipotle Alfredo
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter; 2 cloves garlic; ½ cup milk; 1 cup Greek yogurt; ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese; ½ tsp sea salt; 1 tsp cumin; 2 tsp ground chipotle pepper; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp lime zest; 8 oz corn spaghetti; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp cotija cheese; ½ tsp red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
2 people
Calories
804 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Mexican Corn Pasta with Chipotle Alfredo

Lukas Jenkins

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Corn pasta is tossed in Chipotle Alfredo Sauce, topped with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro for a vegetarian & gluten free, Mexican inspired pasta dish!

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Ingredients

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4 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup milk
1 cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
½ tsp sea salt
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp ground chipotle pepper
1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
1 tsp lime zest
8 oz corn spaghetti
2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
2 tbsp cotija cheese
½ tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Add the milk and greek yogurt, whisk well, then add the parmesan cheese.
Add the sea salt, cumin and chipotle pepper, then zest and juice the lime into the sauce.
Consistently whisk for 1-2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer 4-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, boil water and cook the pasta according to package directions.
Add the pasta to the alfredo sauce and toss.
Place in a serving bowl and top with fresh cilantro, cotija cheese and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2serving Calories 804kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 93g (31%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 1353mg (56%) Potassium 292mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1955mg (39%) Vitamin C 3.2mg (4%) Calcium 441mg (44%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 804 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2serving
Calories	804kcal	40%
Carbohydrates	93g	31%
Protein	30g	60%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	21g	105%
Cholesterol	95mg	32%
Sodium	1353mg	56%
Potassium	292mg	6%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	1955mg	39%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	4%
Calcium	441mg	44%
Iron	2.8mg	16%