Pappardelle Pasta with Corn & Basil Cream Sauce
Experience the rich flavors of Pappardelle Pasta with Corn & Basil Cream Sauce, a quick yet indulgent dish that combines tender pappardelle with sweet corn and fragrant basil. This creamy delight takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Fresh ingredients elevate this recipe, ensuring a vibrant meal that’s both satisfying and sophisticated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pappardelle pasta
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pappardelle in salted boiling water until al dente (about 4-6 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté sweet corn for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Pour in heavy cream, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pappardelle, chopped basil, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss until well combined and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with additional olive oil or basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 80mg