Description

This Easy Creamy Corn Pasta brings together fresh corn, rich cream, and parmesan cheese for a delicious meal. It’s quick to prepare, comforting, and perfect for weeknight dinners. Enjoy a homemade delight that’s creamy and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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½ pound (8 ounces) penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 tablespoon flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups corn, fresh or frozen (kernels from about 3 small ears fresh corn)
2/3 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (or pecorino cheese), freshly grated (plus more for garnish)
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/4 cup fresh basil (and more for garnish, if desired)

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes or according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until sizzling, about 1 minute. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to remove any raw flavor.
Stir in the garlic and corn, cooking for about 2 minutes until fragrant and the corn begins to soften.
Pour in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and ¼ cup reserved pasta water. Stir constantly over medium heat for about 1 minute until smooth and slightly thickened. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. For a looser sauce, add more pasta water as needed.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the drained pasta and fresh basil to the skillet, tossing until well coated.
Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Feel free to substitute fresh corn with frozen corn for convenience.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your liking for added brightness.
For a vegetarian option, replace the meat-based sides with roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 50mg