Filled with sweet veggies, smoky bacon, and a creamy sauce, this is the perfect summer pasta supper.
Creamed Corn Pasta
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 medium ears corn, shucked and divided
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (12-ounce) box casarecce pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped green onion
- Garnish: ground black pepper, fresh torn basil
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, cut corn kernels from cobs; reserve 1 cup kernels. Using the back of a spoon, scrape cobs to remove pulp. Place pulp and remaining corn kernels in the work bowl of a food processor; process until smooth.
- In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon, and let drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
- Add onion to skillet; cook, sitrring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in puréed corn, cream, salt, and pepper; bring to a low boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir Parmesan into sauce mixture. Stir cooked pasta, corn kernels, tomatoes, and green onion into sauce; top with cooked bacon. Garnish with pepper and basil, if desired.
