Esquites Pasta Salad

 From Delish --if you are a fan of pasta, corn and cheese this is the recipe for you! Unfortunately my cilantro became brown and wilted during transport!  

1 lb. 

penne

2 tbsp. 

butter

2 c. 

frozen or fresh corn

1/2 c. 

mayonnaise

1/3 c. 

Mexican crema or sour cream

Juice of 1 lime 

1 tsp. 

chili powder

1/4 tsp. 

cayenne pepper

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper 

1/2 c. 

crumbled cotija or feta

1/4 c. 

freshly chopped cilantro

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain. 
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add corn and cook until blistered, about 5 to 8 minutes. 
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, crema, lime juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper. 
4. In a large bowl, toss pasta, corn, cotija, and cilantro together. Add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.