Creamy Zucchini Corn Pasta
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
504 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Zucchini Corn Pasta
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This summery pasta dish takes less than 30 minutes to make! The pasta is made with zucchini, sweet corn, shallot, garlic, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. Top with fresh basil and you have the perfect summer meal.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta, or pasta of your choice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot, diced
- 2 cups chopped zucchini
- 2 ears sweet corn, kernels removed from the cobs (about 2 cups)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
- Extra parmesan cheese and basil, for garnish
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water and drain the pasta. Pour the pasta back into the pot.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the shallot and zucchini and cook for 3 minutes. Add the corn and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the zucchini and corn mixture to the pasta in the pot. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the heavy cream and the reserved pasta water. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
- Remove the corn kernels from 2 to 3 ears of sweet corn. You can also use frozen corn, but fresh is best!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
504kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
260mg
(11%)
Potassium
491mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1147IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 504kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1147IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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