Roasted Chili Corn Pasta Salad

Name: Roasted Chili Corn Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: SouthWest,
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta such as bow-tie pasta; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter; 4 cups (about 5 ears) fresh corn kernels; 1 package chili seasoning mix original; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup chopped jalapeño pepper; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese; 2 tbsps finely chopped fresh cilantro

Meet one of our favorite summer pasta salads - with a southwestern twist! McCormick^®Original Chili Seasoning Mix adds a bold, spicy flavor to this easy side that’s guaranteed to be the star of the party.

Ingredients

8 ounces pasta, such as bow-tie pasta
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
4 cups (about 5 ears) fresh corn kernels
1 package McCormick® Chili Seasoning Mix
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped jalapeño pepper
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Cook pasta as directed on package. Rinse under cold water; drain well. Set aside.
2 Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in Seasoning Mix. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add bell pepper, red onion and jalapeño peppers; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove skillet from heat.
3 Toss pasta, corn mixture and lime juice in large bowl until well blended. Garnish with Cotija cheese and cilantro.