Mexican Street Corn Pasta with Sausage | Part 7 of My Cozy Weeknight Meals Series ✨ Ingredients (5–6 servings) • 8 oz short pasta (penne, shells, or rigatoni) • 2 beef sausages, sliced • 1 ½ cups frozen corn (no need to thaw) • 1 green bell pepper, diced • 1 shallot, diced • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 3 oz cream cheese (about ⅓ block) • ½ cup half-and-half • ¾ cup reserved pasta water • 1 tbsp butter • ½ tbsp oil • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder • 1 tsp chili powder • 1 tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp smoked paprika • ½ tsp cumin • Juice of ½ lime • ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Instructions 1. Cook Pasta • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¾ cup pasta water, then drain. 2. Cook Veggies • In a large skillet, heat butter and oil. Add shallot and bell pepper, sauté 2–3 minutes until softened. 3. Add Sausage • Add sliced sausage and cook until golden and slightly crisp, about 3–4 minutes. 4. Add Corn, Garlic & Spices • ...