summery corn and bacon pasta.
We’re rockin’ summer here like it’s nobody’s business.
- First order of business, lemonade stand.
- Second, swim lessons.
- Third, Jack Johnson.
- Fourth, fire up the grill and eat anything that comes off it with fruit salsa.
- Fifth, camping.
- Sixth, cleanse (I’ve never wanted a burger so much in my life….because actually I hate this cleanse. And all raw fruits and veggies at the moment if you’re asking).
If you’re in the market for a tasty and different summery pasta, give this one a go!
Yes, there’s a bit of blending involved, but it makes the pasta worth every bite (well that and the smoked bacon)…
Cook up the corn, bacon and shallots and then combine with a creamy corn puree.
Forget you cleanse. We’re parting ways.
I serve this one on a big platter, topped with basil and cheese. And maybe a glass of chilled chard on the side.
Very impressive.
Very good.
Very summer.
What are you doing this summer? Do share…
Summery Corn and Bacon Pasta
(adapted from Rachael Ray’s Look + Cook – serves 6)
What You’ll Need:
1 pound pasta – fettuccine, spaghetti, linguini, whatever you have on hand and wheat or rice work well too
olive oil
6 slices of bacon, chopped
1 1/2 cups corn (I used previously frozen corn but roasted corn would be even better)
3 shallots, finely chopped
pepper
1 cup whole milk or half and half
1/2 cup chicken stock or dry white wine
a few dashes of hot sauce or a pinch or two of cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions:
Boil water in a large pot for the paste. Salt the water and cook pasta per package instructions.
Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for a few minutes to crisp up. Add 1 cup corn to the bacon, then add shallots and season with salt and pepper. Cook about 6-7 minutes or until tender.
Add 1/2 cup corn to the food processor and puree with the milk or half and half. Stir the stock or wine to the corn mixture in the saucepan, reduce 2 minutes, then stir in the corn-milk mixture. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, to thicken. Add hot sauce or cayenne pepper and adjust salt and pepper.
Drain pasta, then toss with the sauce, parsley and half of the cheese. Top with basil and remaining cheese.
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Nutrition:
392 calories per serving
14 grams of fat
50 carbs
16 grams protein
Did you give it a try? Leave me a comment below or head over to Facebook and let me know what you think!
Looks delicious! Hope your cleanse is over soon
I supposed alcohol is not permitted, either? I think you need a little glass of something soon 
You bet! Ok, well, true confessions: I’ve had a half glass or two. It’s juice, right?
Absolutely!
That looks VERY good! BTW, I tried the cottage cheese pancakes last night with melted cheese. They were AMAZING!! They are soooo gooey right off the griddle even before I put the cheese on top! I called them “cheese pancakes” because I didn’t think the words “cottage cheese” would get a good response from the kids.
They gobbled them up!! Thanks!
Yay! What kind of cheese did you use?
Your killing me! This looks and sounds so amazing! Perfect for summer!
Thanks Stephanie!! It was perfectly summer.
Kelly, I just used sharp cheddar on the pancakes. And you’ll think I’m gross, but I actually like them cold too! I’m just in love with these things.
Wow! I wouldn’t have thought the cheddar would be good! So glad you enjoy them…they are so full of protein and yummy things that we eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner too
I use your plans several times a month and here are the only two photo I have taken. The balsamic strawberry shortcake was slapped together and blackberries were added, so it doesn’t look like yours, but I’m sure it tasted the same!
Um, how do I send the photos?
Monica
You can email me or send them on Facebook! email is thekellyhartman @ gmail.
I can’t wait to see them! Blackberries would be divine!
I made this last night! I used whole wheat linguini, and bulked up the sauce with some peas and zucchini that I already had on hand. It was absolutely delicious, I’ll definitely make it again!
Ashley,
What great additions! Love whole wheat pasta, and the extra veggies sound fabulous for extra nutrients. So glad you enjoyed it!
K
I tried this recipe and enjoyed not only it’s flavor, but how easy it was. Thanks for sharing.
Tara,
Thanks for the feedback and the link love!! So glad you enjoyed it!
K
I followed this recipe exact and the meal was a hit with our two boys and hubby, we had plenty of left overs. thank you.
Mira I LOVE that you enjoyed this, and your 3 boys too
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