Weeknight-Friendly Creamed Corn Pasta Recipe: Transform plain sweet corn into something rich and creamy with this weeknight-friendly creamed corn pasta recipe.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces orecchiette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 3 cups fresh or frozen corn
- ¼ cup white wine
- 2 cups cream
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the corn and cook until kernels begin to soften, about 5 more minutes.
- Add the wine and cook until almost evaporated, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the cream and mustard powder.
- Simmer until thickened, about 7 minutes.
- Remove half the corn mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the pot.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese along with the cooked pasta.
- Top with basil leaves and serve.