Creamy Brown Butter Corn Pasta Alfredo: Cozy Comfort!
Corn pasta Alfredo: savor this creamy, comforting dish made with nutty brown butter, sweet corn, and fresh sage. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- Chili flakes
- 2 cups corn
- 1 pound short or long cut pasta
- 2 cups whole milk
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter with the sage leaves in a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the corn, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook for 5 minutes, until the butter is browned. Remove from the heat.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
- To the hot pot, add the cream cheese, stirring until melted. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Set over medium heat and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes, until thickened slightly. Stir in the parmesan and blue cheese (if using) and season with salt and lots of pepper.
- Toss in the pasta, stir in the corn and brown butter, then remove from the heat. Divide the pasta between plates. Serve with extra parmesan. Eat and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Don't rush the brown butter: Let the butter cook until it turns a deep amber color and smells nutty. This is where a lot of the flavor comes from! Just ensure the milk and cheese are ready to stop the browning when you add them.
- Pasta water is gold: Reserve at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining. If your sauce is too thick, a splash of this liquid will help thin it out and bind it beautifully.
- Internal temperature check: If you add any protein to this dish, ensure it reaches the appropriate internal temperature for food safety (e.g., chicken to 165°F (74°C)).
- Storage & Reheating: Store leftover corn pasta Alfredo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk or pasta water to restore creaminess. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Pasta water is gold: Reserve at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining. If your sauce is too thick, a splash of this liquid will help thin it out and bind it beautifully.
- Internal temperature check: If you add any protein to this dish, ensure it reaches the appropriate internal temperature for food safety (e.g., chicken to 165°F (74°C)).
- Storage & Reheating: Store leftover corn pasta Alfredo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk or pasta water to restore creaminess. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.