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Brown Butter Corn Pasta with Basil and Parmesan
Ready in just 30 minutes, this Brown Butter Corn Pasta with Basil and Parmesan is the ultimate late-summer dinner. Sweet corn, nutty brown butter, fresh basil, and a touch of spice come together for a cozy yet refreshing meal you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Cook until the butter foams, turns golden brown, and gives off a nutty aroma — about 5-7 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the corn kernels, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, just until the corn is tender and slightly golden.
- Step 4
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss for about a minute till coated adding splashes of reserved pasta water until the sauce becomes silky and clings to the pasta. I added about 3 splashes.
- Step 5
Remove from heat and add the grated Parmesan and 1 tablespoon of fresh butter, coat till the butter dissolves.
- Step 6
Stir in torn fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and basil on top.
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Hey, I’m Adis! Georgia-based nurse, mom, and food photographer with an endless love for good flavor. My recipes are rooted in culture, travel, and the comforting flavors of home. I was raised in an Ethiopian household in Minneapolis, where the air was always filled with the aroma of warm spices and herbs. Those early meals taught me that food is a form of love—a language that connects people across tables and traditions
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