SUMMER VEGETABLE CAVATELLI WITH FRESH CORN "CREAM"

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Summer Vegetable Cavatelli with Fresh Corn

There's a restaurant near us that features a burrata-filled tortellini, served in a cream sauce fortified with fresh sweet corn. It's a wonderful dish, and was the inspiration for this simple summer vegetable pasta.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ears fresh white corn, or other sweet corn
2 cups chicken broth or water
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces diced bacon or pancetta
½ cup diced sweet red pepper
1 ½ cups diced zucchini
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 cups cavatelli pasta
1 1/2 cups corn "cream," or as needed
1 cup halved sweet cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon finely sliced fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Remove corn kernels from cob and scrape cob with dull edge of knife to remove as much of the corn as possible. Place corn in blender with chicken broth. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. For a smoother mixture, strain through a fine strainer (straining is optional).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook until pancetta is cooked but not crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove some of the grease from the pan. Add zucchini and red pepper to pan. Saute just until zucchini begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add cavatelli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes or 1 minute less than recommended on the package. Drain well.
  • Transfer the drained pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in corn cream. Cook and stir on medium-high heat until sauce begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Stir in cherry tomatoes, basil, parsley, and grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 798 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

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I will definitely be making this again!


Albert Mumo
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This was a great recipe. The corn cream sauce was delicious and the roasted vegetables were perfect. The cavatelli was cooked perfectly.


Ixzyjr Grim
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Loved this dish! The corn cream sauce was creamy and flavorful. The roasted vegetables were tender and delicious. The cavatelli was cooked perfectly.


Asadkhan Asadlion
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This was a great recipe! The corn cream sauce was so flavorful and the roasted vegetables were delicious. The cavatelli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


charles bristone
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy corn sauce and the tender vegetables. The cavatelli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Muzammilbacha M
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This dish was a great success! The corn cream sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the roasted vegetables were tender and delicious. The cavatelli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Azhy Dler
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This was an excellent recipe! The corn cream sauce was delicious and the roasted vegetables added a nice touch. The cavatelli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


No Moni
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I loved this dish! The corn cream sauce was so flavorful and creamy. The vegetables were perfectly roasted and the cavatelli was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Sydney Smith
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This was a great recipe for a summer meal. The vegetables were fresh and flavorful, and the corn cream sauce was light and creamy. The cavatelli was cooked perfectly, and the whole dish came together beautifully.


Deegii D
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy corn sauce and the tender vegetables. The cavatelli was a great choice for this dish, as it held the sauce well. I will definitely be making this again soon!


Syjdhudf Djteg
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The corn cream was creamy and flavorful, and the roasted vegetables added a nice smoky flavor. The cavatelli was cooked perfectly, and the whole dish came together beautifully.


juma chanda
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This summer vegetable cavatelli was an absolute delight! The flavors of the fresh corn cream and the roasted vegetables blended perfectly. The cavatelli was cooked to perfection, al dente and chewy. I will definitely be making this dish again and aga