Ingredience:
- 4 Tbsp DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided, plus more for serving
- 2 ears of corn shucked and kernels removed
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup packed basil plus more for garnish
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1 (8.8 oz) bag DeLallo Pappardelle Egg Nest Pasta
- ⅓ cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Flaky sea salt for serving
Direction:
- Bring water to a boil. Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Season generously with Kosher salt (a good 2 Tbsp).
- Add pasta. Place DeLallo Pappardelle Egg Nest Pasta in the water, then use tongs or a spatula to break up the nests a bit. Cook for 9 minutes, until al dente.
- Reserve cooking liquid. Before draining, reserve about ½ cup cooking liquid. Drain the pasta, then set aside.
- Sauté the onion and corn. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add red onion, then sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add corn kernels, then season with 1 tsp Kosher salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Sauté 3 minutes more.
- Purée into a sauce. Transfer the corn kernels and red onion to a blender (or food processor fitted with blade attachment), reserving ¼ cup of corn — set this aside. Add ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese and ½ cup packed basil. Blend until very smooth, about 20-30 seconds. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss together. Combine cooked pasta, blistered tomatoes, basil cream sauce, reserved corn kernels, and ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano in the large skillet over medium heat. Toss to thoroughly combine, the add ¼ cup of reserved pasta cooking water to thin out. Add more as needed. Give one final toss, then divide between bowls.
- Toss together. Combine cooked pasta, blistered tomatoes, basil cream sauce, reserved corn kernels, and ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano in the large skillet over medium heat. Toss to thoroughly combine, the add ¼ cup of reserved pasta cooking water to thin out. Add more as needed. Give one final toss, then divide between bowls.
- To serve: drizzle each serving with a little extra virgin olive oil, then add extra Parmesan, thinly sliced basil (if desired), and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve with a generous pinch of flaky sea salt.
ENJOY!