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Summer Lemon Corn Pasta

Summer Lemon Corn Pasta is a fresh and simple pasta recipe made with sweet summer corn, bright lemon, parmesan, fresh basil, and a buttery sauce. It comes together quickly for an easy weeknight dinner or a delicious side dish for summer meals.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Keyword: Summer Lemon Corn Pasta
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 410kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces linguine
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 ears fresh corn, kernels removed (about 2 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced (about 3 to 4 tablespoons juice)
  • ¼ to ½ cup reserved pasta water, I used ¼ cup
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or ½ teaspoon table salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, grated, divided
  • ½ cup fresh basil, torn or roughly chopped, divided
  • Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  • While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is bright yellow and just tender.
  • Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, and ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Season with salt. If needed, add additional pasta water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, until the sauce lightly coats the noodles.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in ⅔ cup of the Parmesan cheese and about ⅓ cup of the basil until combined.
  • Divide among serving bowls. Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese, remaining basil, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  • Garnish with red pepper flakes, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 410kcal