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Creamy Corn Pasta

Creamy Corn Pasta: A Dreamy Comfort Food Delight

Creamy Corn Pasta is a delightful dish that combines sweet caramelized corn and a velvety sauce, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti or Linguine Can swap for fettuccine or tagliatelle
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Enhances flavors while sautéing
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Essential flavor booster
  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped Forms the flavor foundation
  • 3 cups Corn Kernels, fresh or frozen, thawed Star of the dish
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, optional For a hint of heat
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Lighter option: half-and-half or coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated Consider Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free alternative
  • Salt and Black Pepper Essential seasonings
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, roughly chopped Try cilantro or parsley as alternatives
  • 1 Lemon Juice Juice of 1 lemon; lime juice can be substituted

Equipment

  • large pot
  • frying pan
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add spaghetti or linguine and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain and keep pasta warm.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add corn kernels and cook for another 3-4 minutes until caramelized. Optionally sprinkle in red pepper flakes.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss gently to coat, using reserved pasta water to adjust consistency as needed.
  7. Squeeze lemon juice over the pasta to brighten the dish, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
  8. Fold in fresh basil leaves before serving.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze without fresh basil and lemon juice, thaw overnight and reheat with reserved pasta water.

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