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Bacon And Sweet Corn Pasta Recipe

This vibrant pasta dish bursts with summer flavors! Crispy bacon, sweet corn, tender zucchini, and crunchy pine nuts mingle in a creamy sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. Inspired by Cuisine at Home (August 2011), this recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love. Get ready for a taste of sunshine!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 403.7 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon And Sweet Corn Pasta

  • 1 pound Farfalle pasta
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon bacon drippings

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How to Make Bacon And Sweet Corn Pasta

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of pasta (your favorite shape) and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, cook 6 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings.
  3. Add 1 medium zucchini, diced, and 1 cup of fresh or frozen corn kernels to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, until the zucchini is tender-crisp.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the zucchini and corn.
  5. Crumble the cooked bacon and add it to the skillet along with 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and 1/4 cup pine nuts.
  6. Stir in the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
  7. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately and garnish with extra basil, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

26g

Carbs

18g

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