FRESH CORN FETTUCCINE

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I really love corn so it wasn't much of a leap to figure out that with the help of a food processor, I could turn fresh corn kernels into an end-of-the-season sweet sauce that's ideal over pasta. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces uncooked fettuccine
4 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup blanched almonds
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided
Optional: Halved grape tomatoes and additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 teaspoons. , Add corn, garlic, salt and pepper to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until corn is tender. Remove 3/4 cup corn from pan. Transfer remaining corn to a food processor; add cheese, almonds and oil. Process until blended. Return to skillet; add reserved corn and heat through., Drain fettuccine, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta, three-fourths of the bacon and 3/4 cup basil to corn mixture. Add enough reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and basil. If desired, top with tomatoes and additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Mooo Biswas
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DANNY MORENO
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Yum!


Lovely Girl
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This recipe is a keeper!


Evalynn P.
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I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Samarpan Shahi
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This was a great way to use up fresh corn. The fettuccine was light and summery.


I AM LEGEND
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Loved this recipe! The corn fettuccine was so flavorful and the sauce was perfect.


Leonard Kurehwatira
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Haziz Mataziz
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I'm not a big fan of corn, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The corn flavor was subtle and the fettuccine was cooked perfectly.


Eric Furtado
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This is a great recipe for a summer meal. The corn is fresh and sweet, and the fettuccine is light and flavorful.


Ofa ki Okalani Mafi
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The fettuccine was cooked perfectly and the corn added a nice sweetness.


Ahsan Naveed
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The corn fettuccine was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


Youssef Abdel Nabi
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I loved the fresh corn flavor in the fettuccine. I will definitely be making this again!