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Spaghettini with Corn & Grape Tomatoes

Dinner will be on the table in no time with this simple, low-cost meal

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April 8th, 2012

Recipe excerpted from The Lesley Stowe Fine Foods Cookbook by Lesley Stowe

Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh corn niblets, cut off 4 or 5 cobs (or frozen)
  • 4 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 pound spaghettini
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 12 large fresh basil leaves, julienned
  • 1 cup coarsely grated pecorino or Romano cheese
Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt.

  2. Meanwhile, in a heavy sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat; add corn and heat through. Add tomatoes; cook until heated through, 2 - 3 minutes.

  3. Add spaghettini to the pot of boiling water; cook until al dente, 7 - 8 minutes. Drain and add to corn mixture; toss to comine.

  4. Add lemon juice, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, passing the cheese to sprinkle on top.

Spaghettini with Corn & Grape Tomatoes