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This is Day 6 of my Sweet on Corn series. That means it is the sixth of seven posts dedicated to sweet summer corn. I always forget how hard these series can be, too. But when I say seven posts in a row. I mean it. Seven posts. Seven days. No breaks.
But that doesn't mean I can't simplify some. So today's corn conundrum solves itself with a pasta dish.
It’s not something you see every day but “fresh corn and pasta make a great combination of flavors. When sun-dried tomatoes and toasted garlic are added you get an intensity of flavors that belies the simplicity of the cooking.”
That’s a quote from Michael Chiarello. He sums this pasta dish up very well– so I went ahead and included his words. The inspiration and flavors for today’s corn recipe comes from him. Sure I simplified and edited quite a bit from his original recipe, but I do believe I kept the spirit intact. So much intact that the quote seems to work with my version as well as it works with his. Besides I can’t imagine saying it any better than he did. Especially on day six of a week-long corn marathon.
But I still need to put my two cents in some place, so I decided to illustrate the perfect simplicity that defines this dish with an equally simple still life as my mise en place photo. I get a lot of pleasure putting together ingredient vignettes like this. The photo meanies don't seem to like them, but it's Day 6 and I don't really care! Besides I like to think these shots are art, not food porn. Because for me there is pleasure in mise en place in general, whether I plan to photograph it or not.
Fresh Corn & Sun Dried Tomato Angel Hair Pasta serves 6 Fresh CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 3 oz sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 t sugar
- 1 lb angel hair or other thin pasta
- salt as needed
- 3 T olive oil
- 3 clv garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 small shallot, peeled and minced
- 2 T fresh oregano leaves, minced
- 3 ears of fresh corn kernels
- 1 T balsamic vinegar
- 1 c freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 T flat leaf parsley, minced
- fresh cracked pepper
Cut the tomatoes into fine julienne and place them, along with the sugar in a small bowl. Pour in just enough hot water to cover. Set aside to hydrate until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain well, squeezing out excess liquid. You may skip this step if you choose oil packed or pre-marinated sun-dried tomatoes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add good amount of salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Retain some of the pasta water for the sauce.
Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the garlic and shallots; saute briefly until lightly colored. Add the oregano, corn, balsamic and about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Cook, uncovered, until the corn is just tender, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the tomatoes, half of the Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon of the parsley and toss well. Toss with more of the reserved cooking water, if necessary, to moisten.
Pour the pasta into a warmed serving bowl, dust with a little more Parmesan, and scatter the remaining parsley on top, and give it a good grind of pepper. Pass the remaining Parmesan at the table. Serve immediately.
SERIOUS FUN FOOD
Greg Henry
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Comments
Johnny Gasmic!
I love pasta like this- yours is truly perfection- the photo, my first thought was how much time you put into your photos and I throw mine in the light box, well, the light box is in the recycling bin now...photo meanies? books? dishes made to order? Did I read that right? Do tell...
I'm so going to make this
I'm so going to make this this winter when I want a little summer with the tomatoes I just dried & the corn in the freezer.
Amazing
Looks like an amazing pasta creation!
Fresh Corn rules!
We're just now getting fresh corn out of the Okanagan and it is to die for...I stocked up as our garden is a little late this year and the cobs aren't quite done yet. This looks extra yummy though! I love corn with pasta...
Oh and j'adore the mise en place pictures...who cares that "they" don't! Wonderful photo with lots to look at and pleasing to the eye.
stunning images!
As usual, stunning images and lovely recipe! love the first photo composition!!
Corn is our friend
It seems that corn that find its way anywhere, and we love it on pasta. The more carbs the better. Joking aside, corn brings texture and the sun-dried tomatoes are a nice option for some excitement.
oh greg!
ton assiette est tres colorée ça donne envie !!
Ici c'est l'automne à Paris l'été est définitivement fini alors du soleil dans les assiettes je dis MERCI!
Pierre
premièrement nous mangeons
premièrement nous mangeons avec hors les yeux
Simply wonderful
Are you a genius or what? I can not wait to try this, Greg. Not only will Alexis and I love it, Mr. "I don't like a lot of sauce on my pasta" Trevor will devour it! Damn, you rocked this one. It's almost like a design team put this one together to maximize taste, appearance and "awesomeishness". Yeah, I might have made that last word up.
I got my books yesterday, thanks! And you can breathe a sigh of relief, there are plenty of dishes I want to make in both of them and you'll see them on my blog soon.
You're killing me. Your pasta
You're killing me. Your pasta looks divine. Would you believe that a fresh ear of corn is unattainable on the west coast of Norway?! It's either a can of Green Giant or a pre-cooked, vacuumed-packed package of two ears for about $4! Otherwise I'd really have to make up a batch of pasta.
Nuts for Corn
I have to say I never really had a thing for corn until this summer. Now I dig. Loving your series on corn and this pasta recipe :) xo
Wonderful
This pasta looks wonderful, Greg. Not like the 6th hard day of a series at all (smile). And I like having two starches together sometimes-that's nice!
This is my kinda of pasta and
This is my kinda of pasta and it looks simply amazing. What an absolute treat. Cannot wait to recreate it.
Another great recipe
I can appreciate how taxing it may be to do a week-long series like this, but let me thank you for your efforts and inspiration! And your mis en place photo is spectacular!
Love your mise en place -am
Love your mise en place -am gawking!
photos
what could be more beautiful than our bounty of color and texture and your inspired hand at presenting it in a lasting photo; the Japanese call that 'moment in time' poetically, ahnoware...thank you! the recipe was delicious!
I like pasta ... but pasta
I like pasta ... but pasta with corn is an entirely different story. This looks delicious!
Your photos are so much
Your photos are so much better than alot of the photos posted on the photo meanies sites! Mise en place is definately beautiful in it's own right and your photo does it justice, oh and the recipe looks delicious also!
This week was the first time
This week was the first time I included corn in a pasta dish and I loved it! I'll be using the leftover corn in the fridge to try out your magnificent recipe!
Simply perfect!!
That is such a satisfying bowl of pasta!! I want to dig in now!
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