Corn Spaghetti with Fresh Grilled Corn and Smoked Mozzarella

By raklisa2020

Here, pasta made with corn flour, or regular spaghetti works too, is featured in a Southwestern-inspired dish that makes good use of the fresh poblano chiles

Ingredients

• 3 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed
• 4 poblano chiles (1 lb.)
• 6 oz. corn spaghetti
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 cup low-fat milk or soy milk
• 2 ⁄3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 oz. smoked mozzarella cheese, finely diced (can use vegan mozzarella shreds as well)
• Hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco, to taste

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from vegetariantimes.com

Preparation

Step 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.

3. Meanwhile, heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cumin, and sauté 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.