Sweet Summer Pasta Recipe

Name: Sweet Summer Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta; 13 lb fresh sweet shrimp, deveined and peeled (medium is best); 1 lb asparagus, tips only; 1 cup sweet fresh corn kernels, scraped from the cob; 2 garlic cloves, minced finely; 2 fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped roughly; olive oil, as needed; salt and pepper; ½ cup heavy cream; parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces pasta
13 lb fresh sweet shrimp, deveined and peeled (medium is best)
1 lb asparagus, tips only
1 cup sweet fresh corn kernels, scraped from the cob
2 garlic cloves, minced finely
2 fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped roughly
olive oil, as needed
salt and pepper
½ cup heavy cream
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated (optional)

1
Bring a large stock pot of water to boil, add ample salt (salty like ocean water - this matters in this recipe because a lot of the ingredients are naturally sweet and you need a balance).
2
Add pasta, stir quickly to prevent sticking.
3
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add approximately 1 tbs olive oil.
5
Saute garlic briefly, then add asparagus.
6
Splash with a bit of pasta cooking water to steam asparagus slightly.
7
Add corn and saute briefly.
8
Salt and pepper.
9
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
10
Add shrimp and pasta to skillet.
11
Add pasta cooking water and cream.
12
Simmer on medium heat, tossing, just until sauce is thickened.
13
Add tomatoes and toss briefly.
14
Salt and pepper to taste - add freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
15
Serve immediately with a crisp green salad and a chilled white wine.

1930

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

369

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces pasta, 13 lb fresh sweet shrimp, deveined and peeled (medium is best), 1 lb asparagus, tips only, 1 cup sweet fresh corn kernels, scraped from the cob, and more.

Yes, Sweet Summer 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.

Sweet Summer Pasta

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions