Penne with Poblano Chiles, Corn, and Cilantro Cream Recipe

Name: Penne with Poblano Chiles, Corn, and Cilantro Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves; 1 1/2cups thawed frozen corn, divided; ⅓ cup whipping cream; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, divided; 8 oz. penne; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 2 poblano chiles, halved, seeded, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips; 1 medium onion, sliced (1 1/2 cups); 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco

Servings: persons

1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/2cups thawed frozen corn, divided
⅓ cup whipping cream
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, divided
8 oz. penne
1 Tbs. olive oil
2 poblano chiles, halved, seeded, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
1 medium onion, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco

1
Puree cilantro, 1/2 cup corn, cream, garlic, and 1/2 tsp.
2
cumin in mini food processor.
3
Set aside.
4
Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.
5
Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
6
Heat oil in large skillet over high heat.
7
Add chiles and onion, and cook 10 minutes, or until onion browns.
8
Stir in remaining 1 cup corn and remaining 1 tsp.
9
cumin.
10
Add penne and cilantro cream to poblano-onion mixture in skillet, and toss to coat.
11
Add enough reserved cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls to moisten.
12
Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and sprinkle with queso fresco.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves, 1 1/2cups thawed frozen corn, divided, ⅓ cup whipping cream, 1 clove garlic, peeled, and more.

Yes, Penne with Poblano Chiles, Corn, and Cilantro Cream falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Penne with Poblano Chiles, Corn, and Cilantro Cream

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