Description
Decadent Corn Pesto Pasta is a delightful fusion of sweet corn and fragrant basil, creating a creamy pesto that transforms your dining experience. This easy pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, showcasing vibrant flavors with every bite. Serve it warm or chilled, and elevate your table with this comforting yet gourmet dish that captures the essence of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Prepare the Corn: Sauté fresh or frozen corn in a skillet over medium heat until tender and slightly caramelized.
- 3. Blend Your Pesto: In a food processor, combine basil, sautéed corn, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth but with some texture.
- 4. Combine Everything: Return drained pasta to the pot and mix in the pesto, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- 5. Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 6. Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 15mg