Smoky Chipotle Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Smoky Chipotle Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pasta, uncooked; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 -2 sweet Italian sausage; 12 chipotle chile in adobo, minced; ½ cup cooked corn or ½ cup vegetables, of your choice; ½ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon adobo sauce; ¼ teaspoon brown sugar; salt & pepper; olive oil; fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups pasta, uncooked
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 -2 sweet Italian sausage
12 chipotle chile in adobo, minced
½ cup cooked corn or ½ cup vegetables, of your choice
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
¼ teaspoon brown sugar
salt & pepper
olive oil
fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Cook pasta per directions on box and drain.
2
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and saute garlic clove for 1 minute.
3
Add in fresh cooked vegetables and the chopped chipotle pepper and stir.
4
If needed, add a little water to help the veggies cook.
5
Once cooked, remove vegetables from the pan and cook the sausage in the same pan.
6
Slice the sausage once browned & cooked until no longer pink, about 7-9 minutes.
7
In a medium bowl, combine mayonaise, lemon, adobo sauce, brown sugar and salt and pepper.
8
Add veggies, pasta and sausage to the bowl.
9
Toss gently and sprinkle cilantro on top.

718

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pasta, uncooked, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1 -2 sweet Italian sausage, 12 chipotle chile in adobo, minced, and more.

Yes, Smoky Chipotle Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoky Chipotle Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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