Corn Spaghetti with Fresh Grilled Corn and Smoked Mozzarella
Here, pasta made with corn flour is featured in a Southwestern-inspired dish that makes good use of the fresh poblano chiles.
Ingredients
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3 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed
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4 poblano chiles (1 pound)
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6 ounces corn spaghetti
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoons)
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 cup low-fat milk
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2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
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2 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, finely diced
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Hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco, to taste
Directions
1.
Heat grill to medium-high heat. Coat corn and chiles with cooking spray. Grill corn and chiles 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred. Transfer chiles to medium bowl, and cover with plastic wrap until cool enough to handle. Cut corn kernels from cob and transfer to large bowl. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop chiles; add to corn.
2.
Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain; transfer to bowl with corn and chiles.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cumin, and saute 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add milk, and simmer 5 minutes, or until milk reduces by half.
4.
Pour hot milk mixture over spaghetti mixture in large bowl. Add cilantro and cheese, and toss until cheese begins to melt. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with hot sauce, and serve.
Nutrition information
Calories 344, Total Fat 9.5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 13 g, Sugars 5 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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