Cajun Street Corn Pasta
A flavorful fusion of street corn and pasta, this dish brings the vibrant tastes of Cajun cooking to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- Fresh corn on the cob (or canned/frozen corn)
- Cajun seasoning
- Heavy cream (or low-fat milk/coconut cream)
- Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- Butter (or olive oil for lighter option)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta by boiling salted water and cooking according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prep the Corn by grilling or roasting fresh corn until charred or sauté canned/frozen corn in butter until heated.
- Whip up the Sauce by melting butter in a skillet, adding corn, and sauté for 2 minutes before adding Cajun seasoning.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer until thickened, adding reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency, then stir in cheese.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce by adding drained pasta to skillet and tossing to coat.
- Garnish and Serve by topping with fresh parsley and serving in large bowls.
Notes
For added protein, consider tossing in grilled shrimp or chicken. For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with cashew cream and use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cajun pasta, comfort food, street corn pasta, quick meals, vegetarian recipes