Street Corn Pasta Salad

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta 1 minute longer than the package directs. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high. Add the corn, poblano, green onion whites, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and ½ teaspoon of the pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn begins to char, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic. Remove from the heat and transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Let cool 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the mayonnaise, crema, lime zest and juice, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper to the corn mixture and fold to combine. Fold in the Cotija, cilantro, chili powder, pasta, and green onion greens. Sprinkle with more cilantro and serve with hot sauce (if using).