Published on July 29, 2024 Creamy Zucchini Corn Pasta- this summery pasta dish takes less than 30 minutes to make! The pasta is made with zucchini, sweet corn, shallot, garlic, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. Top with fresh basil and you have the perfect summer meal. I also love making savory zucchini recipes and this Creamy Zucchini Corn Pasta is one of my favorites. This pasta dish is super simple to make and is a great recipe for using up the garden zucchini. The pasta is made with butter, garlic, shallot, tender zucchini, and sweet corn. It also has a rich cream sauce and plenty of Parmesan cheese. Finish with fresh basil and a dash of crushed red pepper flakes and you have the ULTIMATE summer pasta! The flavors are simple, but SO good! Serve with garlic bread or a simple salad and dinner is done. You can also serve this pasta as a side dish to chicken, fish, pork, or steak!
Pasta Ingredients
Pasta– I like to use orecchiette pasta, but fusilli, penne, farfalle, or any pasta will work. Butter– you can use salted or unsalted butter. Shallot– look for shallot by the garlic in the produce section. Zucchini– you don’t need to peel the zucchini, just chop it up. Sweet corn– use a sharp knife to remove the kernels from the cobs. Garlic– minced. Heavy cream– to create a creamy sauce! Parmesan cheese– use a microplane to freshly grate a wedge of Parmesan cheese. Basil– chopped. Crushed red pepper flakes– for a little heat.
How to Make Zucchini Corn Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of the starchy pasta water and drain the pasta. Pour the pasta back into the pot.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the shallot and zucchini and cook for 3 minutes. Add the corn and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the zucchini and corn mixture to the pasta in the pot. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the heavy cream and the reserved pasta water.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Serve warm with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Variations
Add in extra veggies like yellow squash, peppers, or mushrooms. Stir in a handful of halved cherry tomatoes. Add extra herbs. Parsley, chives, thyme, and dill are all good options. For a protein boost, stir in cooked chopped chicken. Top with garlic breadcrumbs.
Serving Suggestions
Bruschetta Garlic Bread or Caprese Garlic Bread Caprese Salad Simple Arugula Salad Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs Chicken Milanese Lemon Butter Chicken Steak Kabobs
How to Store
Let the pasta cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan on the stovetop or in the microwave. If the pasta dries out a little, add a splash of heavy cream and stir.
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