Easy Roasted Corn Pasta with Lemon and Basil

Easy Roasted Corn Pasta with Lemon and Basil

I do not eat corn often, but when I do, I love to bring out the natural sweetness of this robust fruit by roasting it. Once my corn is so sweet and delicious, I love to combine it with a lemony pasta and fresh basil like I do in this lemon pasta recipe. Lemony pasta is one of the brightest pasta dishes you can make, using a lot of lemon juice, lemon zest, and cheese to make an easy and delicious pasta dish that will bring a smile to your face. This recipe also uses fresh basil to add fresh and herby flavor! All combined, the corn, lemon, and basil are some of the most simple but flavorful ingredients that you will have on repeat for your pasta night!

Notes and Tips to For Lemony Corn Pasta with Fresh Basil:

• This dish is a great meal prep option. The lemon and corn pasta flavors get better after a few days and even reheat really well for lunch or dinner. If you plan to use this as meal prep dish, I recommend saving some of the fresh basil by wrapping it in a paper towel in a sealed container. This will help keep it green so you can have fresh basil with each serving.

• Do not forget to save your pasta water! The pasta water is what helps create a creamy dish as it emulsifies with the lemon juice and butter. If you drain your pasta and forget the pasta water you can just use warm water or even a little chicken broth or stock to help add flavor.

• You can make this dish in a stainless steel skillet or a non-stick pan. Both will perform well and unlike some dishes, it does not really matter so use what you have on hand or what you are most comfortable with.

What is the Best Type Of Pasta For This Dish?

• I love using penne pasta for this. It is a great texture that goes well with the roasted corn in each bite. If you do not have penne pasta, I also like spaghetti noodles since they are fun to slurp up!

• In truth, you can choose any type of pasta for this dish, penne is just my favorite.

What Does Roasted Corn Pasta with Lemon and Basil Go With?

• This lemon pasta recipe is so bright and tasty that it goes with many different dishes. Below I have listed some of my favorite sides and proteins that I like to pair with this dish.

• Lemon Dill Chicken is a delicious chicken dish that would go so well with the flavors of this corn and basil pasta.

• My Easy Chickpea Salad would be a good vegetable option if you would like to serve your pasta with a salad.

• My Curried Cauliflower with Basil may seem like an odd pairing but the corresponding basil actually ties everything together and they even taste good mixed together.

How To Roast Corn?

• Corn can be roasted to bring out its natural sweetness in many different ways. If I do not plan on grilling my corn, I like to roast it in the oven with salt, pepper, and olive oil. this method is super easy and creates a lot of flavor!

• You can also shave the kernels off the cob and toss them in a skillet without cooking them before. This will give the corn a little saute flavor that is so good.

• Of course, a grilled corn will not only make a nice sweet corn but will give that subtle smokiness that can only be created on a grill. All methods work for this pasta recip. Let me know what your preferred method is in the comments below!

Is Fresh Basil Worth It?

• Fresh basil is so worth it! The flavors of fresh basil with lemon is one of the best combinations! It is bright, herby, and so worth it. I like to buy fresh basil from my local Asian market since it comes in such large quantities which means this pasta recipe can be filled with basil flavor. If you have leftover basil, check out my recipe for Lemon Basil Rice!

Recipe for Corn Pasta with Lemon and Fresh Basil

• 8-10 oz penne pasta
• 3 corn cobs or 1 cup corn kernels
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided, for roasting and sauteing
• 1 cup fresh basil, roughly torn
• 1/2 cup pasta water
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions:

1. Roast the Corn

   1. Preheat the oven to 350F

   2. Shuck the corn and place on a baking sheet

   3. Drizzle with 1-2 Tablespoons of olive and sprinkle with salt. Rub the oil and salt over the ears of corn so all are well coated.

   4. Roast in the oven until fragrant and sweet, about 20 minutes.

   5. Remove from the oven to cool.

2. Cook the Pasta

   1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the dried pasta and 2 tsp of fine salt to the water.

   2. Cook to aldente according to package instructions. Be sure to set aside about 1/2 cup of pasta water.

   3. Drain the pasta, and set aside to combine later.

3. Sauté and Combine

   1. Remove the corn from the cob by slicing vertically down to remove the kernels easily, set aside

   2. Roughly tear your basil, set aside

   3. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat with a couple tablespoons of olive oil.

   4. When hot, add the corn, pasta, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for a few minutes.

   5. Zest and juice the lemon over the pasta and corn, stri together.

   6. Stir in the basil and allow to wilt, about 2 minutes.

   7. Add in 1 tablespoon of butter and mix until melted and everything is well covered.

   8. Serve with parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

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Roasted Corn Pasta with Fresh Lemon and Basil

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Author: Merritt Allen

Prep time: 25 MinCook Time: 15 MinTotal time: 40 Min

This bright and delicious roasted corn pasta dish is full of lemon and basil. It is a fresh tasting pasta recipe that will not disappoint!

Ingredients

Corn Pasta

• 8-10 oz penne pasta
• 3 corn cobs or 1 cup corn kernels
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided, for roasting and sautéing
• 1 cup fresh basil, roughly torn
• 1/2 cup pasta water
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

Make the Pasta

1. Preheat the oven to 350F
2. Shuck the corn and place on a baking sheet
3. Drizzle with 1-2 Tablespoons of olive and sprinkle with salt. Rub the oil and salt over the ears of corn so all are well coated.
4. Roast in the oven until fragrant and sweet, about 20 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven to cool.
6. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the dried pasta and 2 tsp of fine salt to the water.
7. Cook to aldente according to package instructions. Be sure to set aside about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
8. Drain the pasta, and set aside to combine later.
9. Remove the corn from the cob by slicing vertically down to remove the kernels easily, set aside
10. Roughly tear your basil, set aside
11. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat with a couple tablespoons of olive oil.
12. When hot, add the corn, pasta, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for a few minutes.
13. Zest and juice the lemon over the pasta and corn, stri together.
14. Stir in the basil and allow to wilt, about 2 minutes.
15. Add in 1 tablespoon of butter and mix until melted and everything is well covered.
16. Serve with parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper

Notes

If pasta is prepared at the same time as the corn, the preparation time is minimized.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

256

Carbs

32 g

Protein

7 g

Fat

11 g

Sugar

1 g

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