PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND CORN

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This is a great summertime and end of summer pasta. It is a a great way to use all those garden tomatoes and fresh corn. It takes almost no time to prepare and tastes delicious! Feel free to use your favorite pasta. I use thin spaghetti.

Provided by Simmi G

Categories Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

8 ounces pasta
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ cup whole corn kernels, cooked
4 tomatoes, chopped
½ cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried basil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the tomatoes, corn kernels, and scallions. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
Toss pasta with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 61.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g