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    Home » Entrees » Chipotle Corn Fettuccine

    Aug 19, 2013 · Modified: Aug 18, 2020 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 21 Comments

    Chipotle Corn Fettuccine

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    This Chipotle Corn Fettuccine brings together the flavors of summer in a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish with a little bit of spice from the chipotle peppers. 

    Head-on view of chipotle corn fettuccine on a white plate and green and pink towel with a fork, avocado half, and second plate in the background and "Chipotle Corn Fettuccine" text at top

    (This recipe for Chipotle Corn Fettuccine was originally published in August 2013, but was updated with new photos in 2018).

    Summertime summertime summertime. It's not over, I swear. I promise. it's only August 19. So, for all of you fools talking about pumpkin beer and riding boots and changing leaves, shhhhh. It's not time for that.

    It's time for fresh summer corn and the tomatoes that are only just beginning to ripen. And lobster. It's still lobster season. Thank goodness!

    I plan on enjoying every last drop left of summer. I hope you will, too. Because at least here in Boston, once the cold weather hits, there's no turning back for a long, long time.

    Plenty of time for pumpkin beer and so many months of riding boots that yours will probably be out of fashion by the time you can start wearing flip flops again. And I won't feel sorry for you when you're complaining about how cold and miserable you are and how long winter is.

    What I'm trying to say is, I'm still very much in a summer state of mind.

    When I saw a recipe for Healthy Chipotle Sweet Corn Fettuccine on Pinch of Yum a couple weeks ago and I literally could not stop thinking about it. I honestly thought about it every day. About a week later, I broke down and made my own little version of chipotle corn fettuccine.

    I changed it up a bit and definitely made it less of a healthy recipe with a few additions (oops? But also #notsorry). We had it for dinner one night and then I brought the leftovers to work for lunch for a couple of days after. And it made my work day infinitely brighter. Isn't it funny how food has that power?

    Chipotle Corn Fettuccine Recipe

    To start, melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add corn kernels. Let the corn sit for about 4 minutes before stirring. Let sit for another 4 minutes and stir again.

    Repeat a couple more times until the corn is nicely browned. Remove corn to separate bowl and keep skillet to use later.

    While corn is browning, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add fettuccine to it. Cook until al dente. Before draining, reserve ¾ cup of water. Put pasta back into the pot.

    Put remaining 2 Tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat and when melted, add garlic to the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes, until garlic is softened. Stir the flour into the garlic and then whisk in the milk, cream, salt, and leftover water from the pasta until you have a smooth sauce. 

    Once smooth, whisk in the Greek yogurt and chipotle peppers.

    Don't you want to just dive into that cream sauce??

    Collage showing corn being charred in pan in one photo and cream sauce being whisked in second photo

    Finally, pour the sauce over the pasta in the pot. Add in corn, avocado, feta, and basil and toss until well combined. And enjoy!!

    I love the idea of serving this chipotle corn fettuccine in a big dish at a little dinner party.

    Or a big dish that you'll sit in front of and devious entirely by yourself. It's A LOT of food. But I think you can do it. Not that I'd recommend it. Maybe I would.

    Close-up image of chipotle corn fettuccine on a white plate and green and pink napkin with avocado half and second plate in the background

    That creamy sauce is a lot like an alfredo sauce, but also a little bit healthier due to the Greek yogurt. You could even try cutting down on the milk and cream to see what the yogurt can do on its own. But I absolutely loved the sauce as it was, cream and all.

    Bird's eye view of chipotle corn fettuccine on white plate and green and pink napkin with avocado half and second plate in the background

    This dish is everything I had hoped it would be when I first saw the original recipe. Sweet, sweet corn for summer. And perfectly spicy with the addition of chipotles. In case you're worried, It wasn't overly spicy at all. Chipotles just have an awesome flavor.

    I know the addition of feta cheese to this chipotle corn fettuccine also makes this less healthy than the original, but in my ever so humble opinion, it's so, so worth it.

    Feta adds the perfectly salty depth to the creamy spice of the dish and sends me straight to summer heaven.

    Head-on view of chipotle corn fettuccine on a white plate and green and pink towel with a fork, avocado half, and second plate in the background

    This pasta is a total winner and the perfect way to continue enjoying summer! And this will definitely not be the last time I make it. Just looking at these photos is giving me serious cravings once again!

    Alright, let's get this week started. How did it get to be Monday again?? I've got a busy week ahead and I'm kind of sort of already looking forward to the weekend. But am still planning to get the most of all this beautiful summer weather… (OK it's actually rainy here in Boston today, but I'm not letting that get me down!).

    Hope you all have beautiful weeks!

    How are you enjoying these last days of summer?

    For more delicious pasta dishes, check out my Salmon Fettuccine with Sour Cream Salmon Sauce or my Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta. Next I want to try this Zucchini Lasagna from Bites of Beri!

    Chipotle Corn Fettuccine -- This pasta brings together the flavors of summer in a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish with a little bit of spice from the chipotle peppers | wearenotmartha.com

    Chipotle Corn Fettuccine

    This Chipotle Corn Fettuccine brings together the flavors of summer in a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish with a little bit of spice from the chipotle peppers. 
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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Corn Recipes, Easy Pasta Dishes, Summer Pastas
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Makes: 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
    • 3 ½ cups corn kernels (from about 4 ears)
    • 1 lb fettuccine pasta
    • 2 tsp minced garlic (from about 4 cloves)
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¾ cup water (leftover from pasta)
    • 1 cup Greek yogurt (I used 2%)
    • 3 Tbsp chopped chipotle peppers (from about 2-3 chipotles)
    • ½ avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
    • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 1 Tbsp chopped basil

    Instructions

    • Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add corn kernels to skillet and let sit for about 4 minutes before stirring. Let sit for another4 minutes and stir again. Repeat a couple more times until the corn is nicely browned. Remove corn to separate bowl and keep skillet to use in step 3.
    • While corn is browning, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add fettuccine to it. Cook until al dente. Before draining, reserve ¾ cup of water. Put pasta back into the pot.
    • Put remaining 2 Tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat and when melted, add garlic to the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes, until garlic is softened. Stir the flour into the garlic and then whisk in the milk, cream, salt, and leftover water from the pasta until you have a smooth sauce. Once smooth, whisk in the Greek yogurt and chipotle peppers.
    • Pour the sauce over the pasta in the pot. Add in corn, avocado, feta, and basil and toss until well combined.

    Notes

    Adapted from Pinch of Yum
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    Comments

    1. Simply Life says

      August 19, 2013 at 7:42 am

      Agreed! Did you see the forecast for the next few days? Definitely still summer 🙂

    2. Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says

      August 19, 2013 at 12:15 pm

      i saw this recipe and totally want to try it soon! love your addition of feta.

    3. Erica says

      August 19, 2013 at 12:25 pm

      I agree! I get so mad when people start talking cold during the summer. NOOOOOO! I guess thats why I live in SC :). This looks so good. Loving fresh corn. Gah so good

    4. Megan says

      August 19, 2013 at 1:01 pm

      I can see why you were inspired to make this. It looks amazing, and I love the addition of feta. I am clinging on to summer. I love fall best, but I know what comes after, so I'm not rushing it!

    5. Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says

      August 19, 2013 at 1:18 pm

      Love the roasting method in the pan!

    6. Gia Grossman says

      August 19, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      I'm with you on the whole summer appreciation thing! This pasta looks so satisfying and delicious!

    7. Jess @ Sweet Athena says

      August 19, 2013 at 5:48 pm

      Ummm, yum! Can't wait to try this while the corn is still in season. Yay for enjoying summer down to the very last drop.

    8. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

      August 19, 2013 at 5:52 pm

      I am definitely still in a summer state of mind, too. And yes, Pinch of Yum is awesome!

    9. Sam says

      August 19, 2013 at 7:13 pm

      I definitely need to try this. And I'm still in a summer state of mind until at least Labor Day. 🙂

    10. Deanna Segrave-Daly says

      August 19, 2013 at 8:04 pm

      Amen! Summer is NOT over - I'm sucking every last drop of it (while drooling over your lobster roll and yummy corn pasta.) Made a roasted corn, tomato & avocado mix for rice tonight but it didn't hold a candle to this dish!

    11. Emily @ A Cambridge Story says

      August 20, 2013 at 1:45 pm

      I do love Lindsay's blog! Your take on this recipe looks delicious!

    12. lynn @ the actor's diet says

      August 20, 2013 at 9:15 pm

      I have no idea why it took me 30+++ years to discover corn on pasta, but I'm glad I did. JEALOUS OF YOUR LOBSTER.

    13. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

      August 21, 2013 at 7:20 am

      I am definitely that fool, talking about riding boots and changing leaves. But I'll hold off if it means I can eat this pasta. It looks amazing!

    14. Kitchen Belleicious says

      August 21, 2013 at 8:07 am

      chipotle and corn are two of my favs! This is perfection in my book! come see my lisa leonard giveaway if and when you get a chance!

    15. foodfashionandflow says

      August 21, 2013 at 9:54 am

      This looks like such a great combination of flavors. I have never put corn in a pasta before, but I bet it is delicious. I am trying to get in as much time at the beach as possible before it gets too cold and enjoying wearing my cute summer clothes before the time comes to start bundling up in winter attire.

    16. Meghan @ Spoonful of Flour says

      August 21, 2013 at 2:43 pm

      Hi girls,I was just looking around your website and saw that you are from Andover, MA. I am a fellow food blogger from Andover, also living in the city now. So fun! Looking forward to following along. I actually just made this pasta from Lindsay's website too- so good!

    17. Karen Marie-Therese says

      August 21, 2013 at 11:34 pm

      I love corn anything, especially in summer. I agree summer is not over people! Can't wait to make this wonderful summery dish. x

    18. Shannon says

      August 23, 2013 at 10:42 am

      i just started following pinch of yum, and saw that recent post- couldn't believe how much it makes. wow! this dish also looked fabulous, and definitely seems like a great way to hold onto summer 🙂 i love fall, but summer went too fast!

    19. alex says

      August 29, 2013 at 12:48 am

      I love corn in dishes! and Greek yogurt...perfect!

    20. LisaR. says

      August 31, 2013 at 8:12 am

      This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing! : )

    21. Maya @ Maya - Kitchenette says

      March 02, 2015 at 2:37 pm

      I love this! I’ve been trying to make chipotle corn fettuccini but this one looks totally delicious. Yum!

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