Creamy Fettuccine With Corn + Arugula

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A creamy summer pasta with local corn, baby arugula + leeks. I adore simple, fresh, veggie-heavy pasta dishes, so I knew you guys would enjoy it too.

So, how did it turn out? Just lovely!

The sweetness of the corn, the peppery notes of the baby arugula + the creaminess of the sauce complement each other perfectly. The sauce is lush + rich without being heavy, balanced wonderfully by  the bright notes from the veggies.

It made a perfect summery vegetarian meal + would be great for meat-eaters, too, by adding some sliced grilled chicken on top. I ate every last bite over the course of two days – always a sign of a winning meal. =)

Creamy Fettuccine with Corn + Arugula

A simple, fresh, and veggie-heavy pasta dish featuring sweet corn, peppery baby arugula, and a rich yet light creamy sauce. Perfect as a summery vegetarian meal, it can also be topped with grilled chicken for meat-eaters.

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Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine 3/4 box
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 leeks white + light green parts only, cut into thin half-moons
• 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
• kosher salt + cracked black pepper to taste
• 1 cup corn kernels from 1 to 2 fresh ears, or frozen
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 2 cups baby arugula 1 1/2 ounces
• 1/4 cup grated pecorino or parmesan 1 ounce

Method

 

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking liquid, set aside, + drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, + 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add the corn + wine. Simmer until the corn is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Stir in the half-and-half. Add the pasta, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt + 1/4 teaspoon pepper, + toss to combine. Fold in the arugula. If needed, add a little of the reserved pasta cooking liquid to achieve your desired consistency (i only added about 1/8 cup). Add more salt/pepper if needed.
5. Sprinkle with the pecorino or parmesan immediately before serving.