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Corn Pasta Recipe


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  • Author: Amy
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Corn pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish made with fresh corn, turkey bacon, and a rich sauce that comes together quickly for an easy meal.


Ingredients

Scale

Salt

1 pound orecchiette pasta

6 slices turkey bacon diced

2 green onions sliced

2 garlic cloves minced

4 cups corn kernels

1/3 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup Cotija or Parmesan cheese


Instructions

1. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente, reserve pasta water

2. Cook turkey bacon until crispy and keep some fat

3. Add green onion whites and garlic, cook briefly

4. Add corn and cook until soft

5. Stir in cream and butter until melted

6. Add pasta and mix with sauce using pasta water

7. Stir in cheese and garnish with green onions

Notes

Add salt at the end after tasting

Use any pasta shape if needed

Serve immediately for best texture

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg