Creamy Mexican Street Corn Pasta

Name: Creamy Mexican Street Corn Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 8 oz. spaghetti; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 c. fresh or frozen corn; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika, plus more for serving; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 c. heavy cream; 1/2 c. sour cream; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; 1/4 c. crumbled cotija; 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Lime wedges, for serving

Spaghetti tossed with charred corn, smoked paprika, and cayenne in a heavy cream sauce, finished with cotija cheese, sour cream, and cilantro for a creamy take on Mexican street corn flavors.

Glycemic Load: 26.1 (High)

718 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 10 minutes

vegetarian dinner

Original recipe: www.delish.com

About This Calculation

Creamy Mexican Street Corn Pasta has a high glycemic load of 26.1 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributors are spaghetti, dry (GL 19.9), corn kernels, fresh or frozen (GL 6.2), garlic, minced (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.