Ingredients
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Gathering fresh ingredients is key to making the perfect Spicy Garlic Butter Sweet Corn Pasta. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 8 oz of your favorite pasta (spaghetti or penne works well)
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of fresh sweet corn (or canned if in a pinch)
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, saving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in sweet corn and red pepper flakes, cooking for 3-4 minutes.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing with reserved pasta water and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Fresh corn is preferred, but canned works in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian