Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMercadoElote Ricatoni Recipe

Elote Ricatoni Recipe

Inspired by Mercado
Time30m
Serves4

Serrano, White Onion

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Garnish

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Making Elote Sauce

  1. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet corn, finely chopped serrano peppers, and finely chopped white onion. Mix well.

  2. 3

    Add Creaminess

    To the corn mixture, add the mayonnaise, lime juice, crumbled Cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.

Combining Pasta and Sauce

  1. 4

    Mix Together

    Add the drained rigatoni pasta to the elote sauce mixture. Toss gently until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Serve with Garnish

    Plate the Elote Ricatoni and garnish with lime wedges, extra Cotija cheese, and a sprinkle of chili powder. Serve immediately.

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