Mexican Street Corn Pasta

ditalini pasta, or any small pasta shape

Diamond Crystal kosher salt

extra virgin olive oil, enough to coat the skillet

fresh corn kernels*, about 4-6 ears total

fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

cloves garlic, minced or grated

of a fresh jalapeño , minced, seeds and ribs removed

bunch cilantro, finely chopped, reserve some for garnish

bunch scallions, sliced, reserve some for garnish

cotija cheese, crumbled, reserve some for garnish

sour cream

Mayo

chipotle peppers***, packed in adobo

fresh lime juice, plus the zest of 1 of the limes