Creamy Corn Pasta

Recipe View 0 mins Gather all ingredients.

Recipe View 8 mins In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until 1 minute less than package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups of pasta water.

Recipe View 1 mins Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Recipe View 2 mins Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and 1 3/4 cup corn. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until corn is very tender: 2 minutes for canned, 3 minutes for frozen, or 6 minutes for fresh. Cool for 15 minutes.

Recipe View 2 mins Transfer cooled corn mixture to a blender and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes, adding pasta water as needed.

Recipe View 1 mins Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add remaining 1/4 cup corn and cook over medium heat until tender, about 1 minute.

Recipe View 2 mins Add corn puree to the skillet and cook over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Recipe View 2 mins Add cooked pasta and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Stir in Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper (if using). Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly and adding more pasta water until reaching desired consistency.

Recipe View 0 mins Stir in basil and lemon juice.

Recipe View 0 mins Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.