Tomato & Sweet Corn Pasta | A unique way to enjoy sweet corn in the summer!

It's sweet corn season, which means it's time to harness the flavor of this Midwest staple in a new way! Combined with fresh tomatoes and basil, this garden-inspired pasta can come together in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this pasta will become a fan favorite in your home in no time! PRINT the recipe: SUBSCRIBE for more great videos! Like my page on Facebook: Visit my website: Check me out on Instagram: ------------------------------ Skip ahead: 00:00 Intro 01:14 Cooking the pasta 01:45 Cooking the corn 05:01 Preparing the sauce 06:03 Adding the tomatoes 06:43 Combing the pasta and sauce 07:45 Finishing garnishes 08:26 Tasting the pasta INGREDIENTS - 1 lb pasta (penne, cascatelli, farfalle) - 2 tbsp olive oil - 1/2 cup diced shallot - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt - 4 cups (about 4 ears) freshly cut sweet corn - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes - 1/2 tsp black pepper - 1 cup heavy cream - 1 lb cherry tomatoes, quartered (if using large tomatoes, dice in ½-inch pieces) - 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese - fresh basil, as desired INSTRUCTIONS - Boil water according to the instructions on the pasta being used and cook to al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water if needed for the sauce. The sauce can usually be prepared in the time it takes to boil the water and cook the pasta. - In a 4-quart stockpot or large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once heated, add the shallot. Sauté until the shallot begins to turn golden, 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and kosher salt, and stir to warm the garlic. - Pour all of the sweet corn into the stockpot. Sauté the corn until it is bright yellow and tender, 4-6 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and black pepper and stir to combine. Turn the heat to low. - Remove 1 cup of sweet corn mixture from the stockpot. Using an immersion or countertop blender, blend the corn and the heavy cream until it is smooth, 1 minute. Pour the sweet corn and cream mixture into the cooked sweet corn. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. - Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Stir and add the Parmesan cheese and prepared tomatoes. Stir over medium-low heat to finish the pasta, 1-2 minutes. Remove the pasta from the heat. Before serving, tear pieces of basil over the top, along with more Parmesan cheese if desired. #recipe #dinner #summerrecipe #sweetcorn #pasta