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Delish Lime and Corn Pasta Salad Recipe

Recipe by: brenda

"I came up with this one night out of necessity and cannot stop eating it! It's good hot or cold, and you can add or change things. Bring a big bowl to a potluck and watch it disappear!"

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Directions

Prep10 m
Cook20 m
Ready In30 m

1Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
2Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the corn, lime zest, and lime juice. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until corn is warmed through and tender. Toss pasta with the corn mixture and Cheddar cheese. Serve hot, or cover and refrigerate and serve as a cold salad.

Footnotes

Cook's Note:
I'm sharing my original recipe, but I plan to try it next time with a couple minced jalapenos in place of the cayenne. The dish is fantastic. The fresh corn retains a starchy sweetness that contrasts perfectly with the tang of lime and bite of spice. If you leave your pasta al dente, there's a nice contrast between its chewiness and the crisp bite of the fresh corn.

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