buttered corn and noodles
This is a perfect comfort pasta that is light and easy, but still very filling. Be sure to use very ripe corn if using fresh off the cob to get the full effect of sweet corn with smoky bacon and the zest of lemon and green onions. Fresh or frozen sweet corn can be used in this recipe. Food52
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces package of egg noodle pasta, cooked al dente( about 6 minutes)
- 2 cups frozen corn or 4 ears of corn
- 4 slices thick maple flavored bacon,,fried crispy and chopped
- 4 medium green onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 medium basil leaves chopped fine
- 1 pinch fresh marjoram, chopped fine
- - zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk of fresh scraped corn cob
- - salt and pepper to taste
How To Make buttered corn and noodles
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Step 1If using fresh corn; cut corn off the cob, then milk the cobs as well.Add the chopped herbs to the milk or cream.
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Step 2Cut the bacon and fry crisp in a large skillet. When the bacon is crisp, drain on paper towel , remove all but 1 Tablespoon of the bacon grease. Add the butter and corn to the skillet with remaining bacon grease. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 3Add the noodles to the skillet, add the milk, then toss in the herbs and green onion and the bacon. Sprinkle in the lemon zest, toss and serve.
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Category:
Pasta
Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Pasta Sides
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Pasta
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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