Sweet Corn Pesto Tossed with (50/50) Pappardelle + Zucchini Noodles

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Sweet Corn Pesto Tossed with (50/50) Pappardelle + Zucchini Noodles

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Ingredients

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sweet corn pesto

  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 tablespoons shallot diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh
  • 1 garlic thinly sliced clove
  • 2 tablespoons almonds slivered
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese finely grated
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

assembly

  • 2 large zucchini using a potato peeler for long, thin strips, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 8 ounces pappardelle pasta
  • ½ cup corn kernel charred
  • basil optional, or milk cilantro blossoms, fresh leaves

Instructions

  1. For pesto: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, corn and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and transfer to a food processor. Allow mixture to cool, about 5 minutes. Add oil and almonds and pulse until mixture is evenly and finely ground. Fold in Parmesan and adjust seasonings. Set aside.
  2. Place zucchini strips onto a baking sheet (will probably need a couple) lined with a cooling rack. Lightly sprinkle each strip with kosher salt and set aside. Allow zucchini to “sweat” for about 15 minutes.
  3. While zucchini ‘sweats’, cook pasta. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a handful of salt and pasta and boil for 5 to 7 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  4. Drain pasta into a colander, reserving 3 tablespoons pasta water, and add salted zucchini strips. Gently toss together and rinse until cool water.
  5. Transfer pesto to a large mixing bowl and stir in pasta water. Top pesto with pasta and zucchini noodles. Toss together until all the noodles are coated and evenly mixed together.
  6. Add corn and basil and adjust seasonings. Gently toss together and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 590kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 123mg (5%) Potassium 988mg (21%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 855IU (17%) Vitamin C 44mg (49%) Calcium 138mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 590 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 590kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 78g 26%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 123mg 5%
Potassium 988mg 21%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 855IU 17%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 138mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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