For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock instead of pasta water. To make it a main course, toss in grilled shrimp, chicken, or sausage. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
Creamy Corn Pasta
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS18
Indulge in this velvety smooth Creamy Corn Pasta, a symphony of sweet corn and savory Parmesan. Perfect as a comforting side dish or elevated with your favorite protein, this pasta is a delightful twist on a classic.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate59 g
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Cholesterol41 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein11 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium626 mg
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Sugar16 g
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Fat17 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Gather all ingredients.
02
Step
8 mins
In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until 1 minute less than package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups of pasta water.
03
Step
1 mins
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
04
Step
2 mins
Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and 1 3/4 cup corn. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until corn is very tender: 2 minutes for canned, 3 minutes for frozen, or 6 minutes for fresh. Cool for 15 minutes.
05
Step
2 mins
Transfer cooled corn mixture to a blender and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes, adding pasta water as needed.
06
Step
1 mins
Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add remaining 1/4 cup corn and cook over medium heat until tender, about 1 minute.
07
Step
2 mins
Add corn puree to the skillet and cook over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes.
08
Step
2 mins
Add cooked pasta and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Stir in Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper (if using). Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly and adding more pasta water until reaching desired consistency.
09
Step
0 mins
Stir in basil and lemon juice.
10
Step
0 mins
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
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Berneice Skiles
Jun 27, 2025The lemon juice really brightens up the dish. Will definitely make this again!
Reese Mohr
Jun 16, 2025This recipe is a game-changer! The corn puree adds such a unique and creamy texture. My family loved it!
Lloyd Skiles
May 23, 2025I tried it with gluten-free pasta and it worked perfectly! Thank you for such a versatile recipe.
Irwin Funk
May 22, 2025I added some grilled chicken and it was a complete meal. So easy and delicious!