Creamy Chipotle Corn Fettuccine: A Flavor Explosion!
Enjoy a flavorful creamy chipotle sauce coating tender fettuccine noodles and sweet corn for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 4-6 ears of fresh sweet corn
- 1 lb uncooked fettuccine noodles
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water (the stuff that you boiled the corn in is best)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt – I used Chobani plain low fat
Instructions
- Cut the corn off the ears. Place the corn kernels in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat with no oil or butter. Let the corn sit for a few minutes without stirring until the outside gets roasty-looking.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium low heat.
- Add the garlic and saute until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Do not burn the garlic.
- Add the flour and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Whisk in the milk, half and half, salt, and corn water until the sauce is smooth. Finally stir in the Greek yogurt and the chipotle pepper.
- Combine the sauce, pasta, and corn in one large pot. Add extra Greek yogurt or reserved pasta water to get the desired consistency for your sauce.
- Sprinkle with cilantro or basil for serving.
Notes
- For an extra roasty flavor, char the corn directly over a gas flame or under a broiler before cutting it off the cob.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to your spice preference. Start with less and add more if desired.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little reserved pasta water or milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Garnish generously with fresh cilantro or basil for a burst of freshness. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to your spice preference. Start with less and add more if desired.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little reserved pasta water or milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Garnish generously with fresh cilantro or basil for a burst of freshness. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.