Creamy Corn Pasta with Zucchini and Basil
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
381 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Corn Pasta with Zucchini and Basil
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Fusilli pasta and summer veggies are dressed in velvety corn sauce to make this summery vegetarian dinner.
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Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 clove garlic roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of pepper
- ⅓ cup milk
For the pasta:
- 8 ounces fusilli pasta
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 1 medium zucchini chopped
- ¾ cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped fresh basil for serving
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Instructions
For the sauce:
- Add the corn kernels, garlic, salt, pepper and milk to the bowl of a food processor. Process until well blended, about 20 to 30 seconds, scraping down the bowl as needed. Set aside.
For the pasta:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain into a colander, reserving the pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, add the olive oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add in the onion and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until it starts to soften. Add in the zucchini and corn kernels and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Remove from the heat. Add in the corn sauce, the drained pasta and the lemon zest and mix until well combined. Add in some of the reserved pasta water to thin out and loosen the sauce as desired, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh basil and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
611mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
330IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 611mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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