Easy Creamy Corn Pasta
This creamy corn pasta is a quick and easy dinner option that feels fancy without the fuss. Loaded with buttery, cheesy goodness and a touch of lemon for freshness.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 8 ounces Pasta penne or rotini works real good
- 2 tablespoons Butter for rich creamy base
- ½ tablespoon Flour to thicken the sauce just right
- 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh is best
- ¼ cup Chicken broth or veg broth or dry white wine if you’re feeling fancy
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice adds a fresh bit of zing
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning easy way to boost flavor
- ¾ cup Heavy or whipping cream for silky sauce touch
- 1.5 cups Corn frozen or fresh
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, for stirring in
- ¼ cup Fresh basil torn or chopped, for the finish
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Start by cooking your pasta according to the package until just al dente. You wanna keep it firm but cooked through. Drain and set it aside to rest.
- Turn on your stove and melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Hear that sizzle? That’s where yum begins.
- Add your minced garlic and sauté real quick until you smell it, about one minute. No burn though, just fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook it for another minute. It kinda thickens the butter and garlic, giving the sauce a creamy touch later.
- Now slowly pour in your chicken or veg broth or white wine, whisking fast so no lumps pop up. It starts turning into this nice sauce base.
- Add lemon juice and your Italian seasoning, let it simmer around 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors marry well.
- Pour in the heavy cream and toss in your corn. Keep stirring and warming till it’s all nice and heated through—that’s about 5 minutes.
- Finally, mix in your cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Stir everything together good and strong till it’s all coated in that creamy, cheesy sauce.
- Salt and pepper come after for the final taste touch, then dig in before it cools!
Notes
Use frozen corn instead of fresh for convenience. Keep grated parmesan in your fridge for easy access. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.