Creamy Spaghetti with Corn and Jalapeño

Name: Creamy Spaghetti with Corn and Jalapeño
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 (375 g) pkg Catelli Smart® Spaghetti; 450 g Armstrong® White Medium Cheddar Cheese or Yellow Medium Cheddar Cheese, shredded; 3 (45 mL) tbsp Butter, divided; 1 Onion, diced; 3 Cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 (2 mL) tsp Salt and pepper, divided; 2 (30 mL) tbsp All-purpose flour; 2 1/2 (625 mL) cups 2% milk; 1 (250 mL) cup Fresh corn; 2 Jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced; 2 (30 mL) tbsp Finely chopped fresh cilantro

With simple Tex-Mex flavours and spicy jalapenos, this yummy spaghetti is tossed with a creamy Armstrong^® White Medium Cheddar Cheese sauce. This is the perfect lunch to “wow” friends and family.

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Two plates of creamy spaghetti with corn kernels and jalapeño, served on a wooden table with grated cheese, fresh corn, and herbs.

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

20 minutes

Servings

6 servings

Catelli Smart Spaghetti

Ingredients

6 servings

1 (375 g) pkgCatelli Smart^® Spaghetti

450 gArmstrong^® White Medium Cheddar Cheese or Yellow Medium Cheddar Cheese, shredded

3 (45 mL) tbspButter, divided

1Onion, diced

3Cloves garlic, minced

1/2 (2 mL) tspSalt and pepper, divided

2 (30 mL) tbspAll-purpose flour

2 1/2 (625 mL) cups2% milk

1 (250 mL) cupFresh corn

2Jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced

2 (30 mL) tbspFinely chopped fresh cilantro

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/3 cup (75 mL) of the boiled pasta water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter in large skillet set over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) of both salt and pepper for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in flour; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk. Bring to boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened; remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted.

Step 4

Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in separate skillet set over medium-high heat; cook corn and jalapeños for 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly charred.

Step 5

Stir spaghetti, corn mixture and jalapeños into cheese sauce until well coated. If sauce is too thick, stir in enough of the reserved boiled pasta water for desired consistency. Garnish with cilantro.

Tip

s: • Substitute parsley or basil for cilantro if desired. • For a less-spicy dish, use only 1 jalapeño pepper.