Sweet Corn and Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe

Name: Sweet Corn and Cherry Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 boxes Pasta, Linguini, Or Spaghetti, 16 Ounce Box; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Extra Virgin; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Butter; 1/4 cups Shallots Diced Fine, 1 Small Shallot Should Yield 1/4 Cup; 1 cup Corn Kernels (2 Ears Of Fresh Should Yield 1 Cup, Or Use Frozen Corn); 15 whole Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes, Quarterd; 2 pinches Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream (optional); 1/4 cups Parsley Chopped Fine; 2 Tablespoons Chives, Chopped Fine; 1/2 cups Pecorino Romano Or Parmesan Cheese (grated)

Servings: persons

3/4 boxes Pasta, Linguini, Or Spaghetti, 16 Ounce Box
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Butter
1/4 cups Shallots Diced Fine, 1 Small Shallot Should Yield 1/4 Cup
1 cup Corn Kernels (2 Ears Of Fresh Should Yield 1 Cup, Or Use Frozen Corn)
15 whole Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes, Quarterd
2 pinches Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/2 cups Heavy Cream (optional)
1/4 cups Parsley Chopped Fine
2 Tablespoons Chives, Chopped Fine
1/2 cups Pecorino Romano Or Parmesan Cheese (grated)

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Put a large pot of water on to boil for the pasta.
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When the water is close to boiling put a large skillet on the stove and heat it between medium and medium high heat.
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When the water boils add a generous amount of salt to the water, drop the pasta in and give it a stir, being sure all the strands of pasta are separate and not sticking together.
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I always put my timer on for 8 minutes, so I wont over cook the pasta.
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Or follow package instructions for al dente.
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Put the oil, butter and shallots into the hot skillet and cook the shallots until translucent, about 3 minutes.
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Add the corn, tomatoes, salt and pepper into the skillet with the shallots and cook for about 3 minutes.
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If youre adding the heavy cream this is when to do it (if the corn is fresh I dont use cream).
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Then let the cream reduce for about 2 minutes.
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If youre not adding the cream, take the skillet off the heat until the pasta is ready.
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After 8 minutes, drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
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The pasta will not be completely done, its going to finish cooking in the skillet with the corn and tomatoes.
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Put the skillet back over the heat, medium to medium high and add to the skillet the parsley, chives, cooked pasta and about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
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Finish cooking the pasta in the skillet to your desired level of done.
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Add more water if needed.
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Serve topped with as much Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese as you like.

612

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 boxes Pasta, Linguini, Or Spaghetti, 16 Ounce Box, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Butter, 1/4 cups Shallots Diced Fine, 1 Small Shallot Should Yield 1/4 Cup, and more.

Yes, Sweet Corn and Cherry Tomato Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Corn and Cherry Tomato Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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