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."
Original recipe yield: 3 to 4 servings.
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INGREDIENTS:
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup whole corn kernels, cooked
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 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 (optional)
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DIRECTIONS:
- 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.
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