Avocado Lime Pasta with Charred Corn

Ingredients

• 180 g Pasta (penne or spaghetti)
• 1 large Avocados
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tsp Lime zest
• 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions (about 10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, char the corn: heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add corn, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots.

3. 3

   In a bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice and lime zest until mostly smooth. Stir in chili powder and salt.

4. 4

   Add drained pasta to the avocado-lime mixture and toss, loosening with a splash of reserved pasta water as needed until creamy. Fold in the charred corn and season with black pepper if using. Serve immediately.