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Sweet Corn and Shrimp Pasta

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 8 Oz Uncooked Fettuccine or Pappardelle
  • 2 Cups Fresh Colonel Corn Divided
  • 1/2 Cup 2% Milk
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Divided
  • 12 Oz Large Shrimp Peeled/Deveined
  • 1/2 Cup Scallions Chopped
  • 3/4 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 3/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Basil Chopped

Instructions

  • Cook Pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Scoop out and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  • Darin Pasta; Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, place 1 1.2 cups Corn in a mini food processor (reserve remaining 1/2 cup corn) process until almost smooth. Scraping sides as needed.
  • Add Milk and cornstarch; pulse until well combined. Set aside.
  • Melt 1 Tbsp Butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add Scallions; cook 1 minute stirring ferquently.
  • Add pureed Corn mixture, Salt and Pepper; cook until thickened, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and 1/2 cup reserved Corn kernels.
  • Add Pasta and Shrimp, toss gently to coat.
  • Add remaining Pasta water as needed to moisten Pasta.
  • Sprinkle evenly with Parsley and Basil.