Smoky Chipotle Pasta with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
Canned chipotles in adobo sauce add a smoky, spicy element to this pasta dish
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Canned chipotles in adobo sauce add a smoky, spicy element to recipes like this pasta dish. Leftover chiles will keep in the fridge for a week or can be frozen for later use. If you can’t find a can for some reason, try one dried chipotle chile, soaked in hot water 10 minutes. Most people associate goat cheese with French cuisine, but it plays a big role in Mexican cooking, too.
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Smoky Chipotle Pasta with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 12 oz. penne pasta
- 1 chile from 4-oz. can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.)
- 1 4-oz. log goat cheese, plus more for crumbling and sprinkling, if desired
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
Preparation
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, remove seeds from chipotle chile and finely chop. Heat 1 Tbs. oil in skillet over medium-low heat. Add chile and garlic, and sauté 1 minute, or until fragrant. Stir in goat cheese and 1/3 cup water, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until smooth sauce forms, stirring constantly. Simmer 2 minutes more, then remove from heat and add cilantro and remaining 1 Tbs. olive oil.
3. Drain pasta, and return to pot. Add tomatoes, corn and cheese sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and transfer to warm serving bowl. Toss in extra goat cheese crumbles, if desired.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 527
- Carbohydrate Content 79 g
- Cholesterol Content 13 mg
- Fat Content 15 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 19 g
- Saturated Fat Content 5 g
- Sodium Content 411 mg
- Sugar Content 8 g