Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 Poblano Peppers
- 4 Ears Sweet Corn
- 1 Tbsp Oilive OIl, divided
- 2 tsp Salt, divided
- 2 tsp Pepper, divided
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Chili Powder (optional, but recommended)
- 1 Cup Chicken Stock
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream (or half & half)
- 2 Cups Cojita Cheese, divided (feta or parmesan also work)
- 1 Lb Fettuccine, cooked (or preferred pasta)
Instructions
- Preheat grill pan (or outisde grill) to medium high heat
- Brush peppers and corn with olive oil, making sure each are covered evenly
- Sprinkle half of the salt & pepper over the corn
- In the grill pan. or outside grill, place peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until skin is charred
- Once charred remove and place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 10 minutes, or seal in a plastic bag and wait for 10 minutes
- Once peppers have rested, gently brush off skin and discard, I use latex gloves for this
- Slice peppers, discarding teh stems and seeds, into long strips, set aside
- Add corn to the same pan, or outside grill, and cook until kernels begin to char and begin to soften, about 4-5 minutes per side
- Once corn is done remove from grill and cool for 10-15 minutes, once cooled cut kernals off the cob (you can use frozen corn kernals and just char them in the skillet if you would like)
- In a large skillet heat remaining 1 Tablespoon of Oilive Oil over medium heat
- Add in chopped onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes
- Stir in garlic, salt, pepper and chili powder (if using) and cook for an additional minute
- Stir in chicken stock, making sure to scrape off ant bits from the bottom of the pan, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes
- Add in half & half and bring back to a boil, reduce heat and summer for 4-5 minuites until sauce has reduced a bit & thickened some
- Add in 1 cup of cheese until well incorporated
- Add in poblano peppers, corn and cooked pasta and toss until well combined, and pasta is evenly coated, about 5-10 minutes
- Serve with remaining cheese
- ENJOY!
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