Creamy Corn Pasta
This creamy corn pasta recipe with fresh basil is a bright meatless meal that's fast, simple, and makes the best effortless summer dinner! It's on the table in just half an hour.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth/veg broth or dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1.5 cups corn (frozen or fresh) see note
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil torn/chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
- When the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being done, add the butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once it melts, sprinkle the flour in and cook for a minute or two.
- Add in the garlic, followed by the broth, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Let it bubble for about 30 seconds.
- Whisk in the cream and then add the corn. Let the sauce cook for a few minutes until it has thickened to your liking.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and basil. Take the skillet off the heat.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until coated (add a tablespoon or so of the pasta water to the sauce prior to draining it, especially if it's become a tad too thick). Season with salt & pepper as needed (I am generous with both) and serve immediately.
Notes
- Frozen corn is partially cooked before it's frozen, and it will cook more in the sauce. If using fresh corn, you have 2 options: 1) Cut it off the cob and add it in as-is and it'll cook slightly (it'll have a bright and fresh flavor). 2) Boil the cobs beforehand then cut the corn off and add it to the pasta if you prefer it to be fully cooked.
- I don't recommend subbing the heavy cream for anything with a lower fat content (e.g. half-and-half or milk) because the lemon in the sauce may curdle it.
- This recipe will serve 2-3 hungry people or make 4 reasonably sized portions (like if it's served with an appetizer or side).
Nutrition
Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1173IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 1mg
