Sweet Corn Chipotle Pasta

It's that time of year . . . sweet fresh corn from the garden. 

This recipe is a great way to spice things up and use the corn as a main dish.

The sweetness and crunch of the corn combined with the spicy chipotle cream sauce is really tasty.

 

What you need:

1 package fettuccine noodles

4 to 6 ears fresh sweet corn

3 tablespoons salted butter

1 heaping teaspoon garlic (minced or crushed)

1/4 cup flour

1 cup milk

1/2 cup half and half

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup water (use the water from boiling the corn for added flavor)

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 single chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced.

cilantro for garnishing

 

What to do:

1.  Bring a large pot of water to boil and add the sweet corn.

Allow to cook for a few minutes, remove corn and let cool.

2. After cooling, cut corn kernels off and set aside.

3.Place corn kernels in non stick pan on medium high heat with NO oil or butter.

Allow the corn to cook for a few minutes without stirring.  Stir and let sit for

roasting.  Let cook until roasted looking .  When as browned as you like remove from heat.

4. Cook the pasta according to the directions on package.

 

5. Melt butter in medium size skillet, add garlic and sauté.  About 2 minutes.

Don't overcook the garlic or it will taste bad.

6. Add the flour and whisk in, let cook about 1 minutes.

7.  Whisk in the milk, half and half, salt, and water. Stir until the sauce is smooth.

8. Add Greek yogurt and chipotle pepper and stir to desired consistency.

 

9. Combine pasta, sauce and corn into one pan and stir.  Top with cilantro and serve.

 

I minced my chipotle pepper in my mini food processor.  I love to use that kitchen appliance.  It makes food prep quick, easy and not too messy.  Hope you enjoy this one, its delicious!

  I will be making this dish again for sure.  Thanks to pinchofyum.com who posted this great recipe on Pinterest.  I love trying out the many recipes I find there.