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Creamy Summer Corn Pasta with Pecorino + Basil

Creamy Summer Corn Pasta with Pecorino and Basil Bliss

Enjoy a delightful Creamy Summer Corn Pasta with Pecorino and Basil, bursting with fresh flavors and perfect for summer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 ears Sweet Corn Use fresh corn on the cob for the best taste
  • 1 cup Pecorino Cheese Sharp, creamy cheese that enriches the sauce
  • 2 medium Shallots Feel free to swap with onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves for essential savoriness
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness to the sauce
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Pasta Any short pasta works well
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Basil Fresh basil for aromatic notes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Chili Flakes Adjust based on your spice preference
  • to taste Cracked Black Pepper Enhances overall flavor
  • optional Crispy Bacon Adds a savory, smoky note

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for your pasta.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, and fresh corn, sautéing until tender and fragrant—about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Transfer the sautéed mixture to a blender, adding in the pecorino cheese. Blend until smooth.
  4. Add your choice of pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then combine the cooked pasta with the corn puree in the skillet.
  5. Plate your creamy summer corn pasta, garnishing with fresh basil, additional pecorino, crushed red chili flakes, and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh corn and basil for maximum flavor; frozen corn may not provide the same sweet crunch.

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