Summer Grilled Mexican Street Corn Fettuccine

Steps

1. Preheat the grill on the highest setting. Remove the husk from each ear of corn. Brush the corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap the corn in one layer of aluminum foil. Grill for about 5 minutes each “side” – rotating corn 4-5 times during grilling. While grilling corn, combine softened butter with the lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, chipotle chile powder, peper and salt.

2. Once corn is finished brush with just enough of the butter to coat all around the corn, I used about 2 tablespoons. Reseve the remaining butter. Allow the corn to cool and then, slice corn off the cob using a sharp knife. Set aside.

3. Bring a large pot of water to boil over medium heat. Salt the water, add the pasta and cook to al dente. Reserve a cup or so of the pasta water.

4. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add the remaining butter. Add the onion, red pepper and jalapeño. Cook until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.

5. Pour the milk and cream into the vegetables, and simmer over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, to thicken. Remove from the heat and add the parmesan and cheddar cheese, if needed return to low heat to melt the cheese completely. Stir until smooth and melted and then add cilantro or parsley.

6. Drain the pasta (reserve a cup of the pasta water) and add it to the skillet or if your skillet is too small a large serving bowl. Add the grilled corn and if using add the bacon and toss the pasta with the sauce, then add the fresh basil and toss again. If your sauce is too thick add a tablespoon or so of the reserve pasta water. Serve with a drizzle of lime juice and lots of crumbled cotija cheese.