Summer Corn & Basil Rotini

Summer Corn & Basil Rotini

A pasta dish that celebrates the flavors of summer. Sweet corn, fragrant basil, and juicy cherry tomatoes come together with tender rotini to create a light yet satisfying meal, perfect for warm days.
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  • Ingredients

    • 1 box (12 oz) Carbe Diem!™ Rotini
    • 4 ears corn, shucked
    • 2 tablespoons salted butter
    • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 cup whole milk ricotta, for serving
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
    • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, for serving

  • Steps

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook rotini according to package directions until al dente, 13 to 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta water.
    2. Meanwhile, use a serrated knife to cut corn kernels from cobs. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add corn kernels and garlic and cook until corn is beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, then remove from heat.
    3. Reserve 2 cups of corn in pan. Transfer remaining corn to a blender and add 1 cup pasta water. Blend until creamy, about 1 minute. Add more pasta water if sauce is too thick—you’re looking for a pourable consistency.
    4. Return sauce to pan with corn, along with rotini. Stir well to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl, then top with ricotta and fresh basil. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving Calories 320 (Calories from Fat 110); Total Fat 12g (Saturated Fat 7g,
Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 1240mg; Total Carbohydrate 59g (Dietary
Fiber 26g, Sugars 4g); Protein 17g

% Daily Value: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 20%; Iron 8%

Net Carbs = 59g Carbohydrate – 26g Fiber – 0 Sugar Alcohols  

Net Carbs = 33 grams 

  • 3 boxes of Carbe Diem rotini pasta
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Rotini 3-Pack

Short, spiral-shaped pasta that traps every bit of sauce in its curves. Ideal for pasta salads, chunky veggie sauces, or anything with a creamy dressing.

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