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    May 13, 2025

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    This Elote-Inspired Corn Pasta blends the bold, savory flavors of Mexican street corn with creamy, cheesy pasta. Sweet corn, garlic, onion, and elote seasoning create the base, enriched by broth and heavy cream, then finished with a trio of cheeses and a dollop of sour cream. Topped with extra cotija, more corn, and parsley, this dish is rich, zesty, and completely irresistible.

    Elote-Inspired Corn Pasta
    Elote-Inspired Corn Pasta
    Elote-Inspired Corn Pasta
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    Elote-Inspired Corn Pasta

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    Ingredients

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    Milk and 5 other allergens identified

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    Instructions

    1
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    Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
    2
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    In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
    3
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    Add corn, diced onion, and minced garlic. Season with 1 tbsp Everything But the Elote seasoning and sauté until onions are translucent.
    4
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    Add broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in heavy cream, then season with 1 tsp additional elote seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
    5
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    Add Mexican cheese blend, cotija, and mozzarella. Stir until melted and creamy.
    6
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    Stir in the cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
    7
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    Mix in sour cream and fresh parsley.
    8
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    Serve warm, topped with more corn, cotija cheese, and parsley.
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    Tips & Tricks (5)

    • Corn Water Magic 💦
      Reserve the corn cooking water and use it to thin out your pasta sauce, adding natural sweetness and starchy body to the dish.
    • Layered Cheese Technique 🧀
      Mix the mozzarella into the sauce for creaminess, then sprinkle cotija and Mexican cheese blend on top for textural contrast and authentic elote flavor.
    • Toasting Seasoning Hack 🌶️
      Lightly toast the elote and Everything But the Elote seasoning in a dry pan for 30-45 seconds before adding to intensify their flavor profile and release aromatic oils.
    • Pasta Water Pro Move 💡
      Always keep 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining - it's your secret weapon for adjusting sauce consistency and helping cheese and cream emulsify smoothly.
    • Corn Caramelization Trick 🌽
      When sautéing corn, let it sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop a beautiful golden-brown caramelized exterior that adds depth to the entire dish.

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