Pasta with Creamy Pesto Corn Sauce and Tomatoes
This Pasta with Creamy Pesto Corn Sauce and Tomatoes is an easy vegetarian dinner that is ready in less than 20 minutes. Fresh and light this recipe for pasta with fresh corn sauce is a meal your family is sure to love.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- large pot
- Blender
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1.5 cups corn kernels about 2 ears fresh corn
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp pesto
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
Instructions
- Prepare dried pasta per package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain pasta.
- While the pasta is cooking prepare the sauce. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Add the corn and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer vegetables to a blender, add 1/4 cup water, pesto salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
- Return the sauce to the pan and add the pasta and reserved pasta water. Cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring, the sauce will thicken and coat the pasta. Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 more minute.
- Divide between 4 plates and serve.
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