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    Home > Meal Type > Pasta Recipes

    Corn Pasta with Basil

    Updated: Jun 24th 2022 • Published: Jun 24th 2022 • 7 Comments

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    This Corn Pasta with Basil is a quick pasta dish that is perfect for the warmer weather. Pasta, sweet corn, fragrant basil, creamy butter, and the crunch of pinenuts. 5 ingredients that sing together in this delicious summer pasta.

    When fresh corn is in season, there is nothing better. And in this easy pasta recipe, the corn is the star. But you can use frozen corn kernels or canned corn.

    Serve this corn pasta with a salad and some bread as a main course, or use it as a side dish to some grilled fish, chicken, or pork. This Summer pasta is a winner.

    farfalle pasta in a grey bowl with basil and corn

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    • A simple sauce for pasta
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    • Corn Pasta with Basil

    A simple sauce for pasta

    The key to this dish is the butter and pasta water emulsion that coats the pasta. 

    Using some of the cooking water from the pasta is a crucial tip in this recipe and for so many pasta dishes. The starchy water helps to emulsify the sauce, allowing you to use less butter and still achieve a glossy and unctuous sauce. 

    Recipe Tips

    • Use salted butter, which helps pack even more flavor into the simple sauce.
    • Be sure to heavily salt your pasta water once it comes to a boil and before you add your pasta.
    • Make sure you reserve at least 2 cups of pasta cooking water.
    • Buy a good quality farfalle (bowtie pasta); it will cook more evenly. 
    • With the basil, you want to tear it up, don’t cut the leaves with a knife, or they will bruise and get black edges. If you have baby basil leaves, then leave them whole.

    Recipe adaptions

    • You can swap the farfalle/bowties for fusilli or go for a long pasta noodle like linguine or spaghetti.
    • Add some spice to your pasta with red pepper flakes.
    • Add some crumbled grilled bacon or prosciutto for a crispy, salty, smoky hit.
    • Add some leftover protein to the pasta. It works perfectly if you have some leftover cooked chicken or pork. Or add cooked shrimp and smoked salmon. With cooked proteins, add them to the butter sauce to heat through before adding the pasta.
    • Add some Pangratatto. These toasted breadcrumbs add a deliciously crunchy, crispy element to the pasta. Recipe coming soon for a variety of pangratatto options.
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    Serving Suggestion:

    Side: To balance the sweet corn and rich butter, serve this pasta with a rocket and parmesan salad with a drizzle of balsamic dressing. Or serve it as a side dish next to a pork chop or seared salmon.

    Wine: The basil in this dish needs to be paired with herbaceous wines like a Sauvignon Blanc, which will also work with the buttery sauce. This dish lends itself towards white wine, but a very light young pinot noir would work.

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    If you make this Corn Pasta with Basil, don't forget to come back and comment or tag me on social media.

    Any questions about the recipe? Use the comments section below.

    Enjoy x



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    4.84 from 6 votes

    Corn Pasta with Basil

    This Corn Pasta with Basil is a quick pasta dish that is perfect for the warmer weather. Pasta, sweet corn, fragrant basil, creamy butter, and the crunch of pinenuts. 5 ingredients that sing together in this delicious summer pasta. Serve this corn pasta with a salad and some bread as a main course, or use it as a side dish to some grilled fish, chicken, or pork.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time22 mins
    Course: Main, Side
    Cuisine: Italian Inspired
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 544kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 12 oz farfalle - see note 1
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • ¼ cup salted butter - see note 2
    • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
    • 2½ cups corn kernels - see note 3
    • ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
    • ¼ cup pine nuts

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pan of water to a boil, and add the salt.
      1 tablespoon salt

    • Add the pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the packet suggests.
      12oz/340g pasta

    • Reserve 2 cups of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
    • Put the empty pan back over medium heat and add in the butter and black pepper.
      ¼ cup/57g butter
      ½ teaspoon black pepper

    • Add ½ cup of the pasta water and stir well until you have a thick glossy emulsion.
    • Add the corn and the drained pasta. Then stir gently to coat.
      2½ cups corn
      cooked pasta

    • Let the pasta finish cooking in the sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
    • Remove the pan from the heat and stir through the basil.
      ⅓ cup basil leaves

    • Check the seasoning and then serve garnished with pine nuts.
      salt and pepper - to taste
      ¼ cup pine nuts

    Notes

    1. You can swap the farfalle/bowties for fusilli or go for a long pasta noodle like linguine or spaghetti.
    2. Use salted butter, which helps pack even more flavor into the simple sauce. If you are using unsalted butter, add extra salt to your butter when it is melting.
    3. You can use fresh corn cut off the cob, frozen corn kernels, or canned corn.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Sachi says

      June 29, 2022 at 12:41 am

      5 stars
      Corn and pasta is a great combination, perfect for entertaining.

      Reply
    2. Alex says

      June 28, 2022 at 8:54 am

      4 stars
      I love how simple this recipe is, but everything comes together so well. I love the texture of the corn with the pasta. Very delicious!

      Reply
    3. Mate Mate TW says

      June 27, 2022 at 8:26 pm

      All three ingredients in the dish look super amazing and look delish for a breakfast dish.

      Reply
    4. Donna says

      June 27, 2022 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a fun and summery pasta dish! We paired it with some grilled chicken breasts and it was delicious. Packed well in lunchboxes the next day as well, which is always handy!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 29, 2022 at 4:42 pm

        So happy you and the family enjoyed it Donna 🙂
        It is perfect with chicken isn't it
        Cx

        Reply
    5. Alex Bala says

      June 25, 2022 at 12:35 am

      5 stars
      What a great pasta recipe! I love how simple and delicious this is!

      Reply
    6. Cindy says

      June 24, 2022 at 9:11 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious dish! I love the layering of flavors and textures. Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply

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