Southwestern Corn Spaghetti Style Pasta

Infuse your dinner table with bold, zesty flavors by trying this Southwestern Corn Spaghetti Style Pasta—a vibrant fusion of Tex-Mex flair and Italian comfort food! This easy-to-make recipe features al dente spaghetti tossed in a creamy, spice-packed sauce made with juicy Rotel tomatoes, sweet corn, and tender red bell peppers. Seasoned with smoky paprika, cumin, and a hint of chili powder, each bite delivers a delightful kick of Southwestern heat balanced by velvety heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan. Topped with optional cilantro and a squeeze of lime for extra zest, this 35-minute meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Indulge in a unique pasta dish that will become a family favorite with its satisfying textures and irresistible layers of flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 can rotel tomatoes (diced tomatoes with green chiles), drained
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper
• 1 medium lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, corn kernels, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 5

Mix in the drained Rotel tomatoes, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the spices and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken.

Step 7

Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet along with the grated parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1619.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2703.8

Total Fat 111.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 220mg	0%
Sodium 4450.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 360.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.1g	0%
Total Sugars 51.4g
Protein 75.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 683.3mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 2841.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 52.5%