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Creamy Corn Carbonara: A Summer Dream! ️

Creamy Corn Carbonara: A Summer Dream!

Corn Carbonara: Master this creamy, summery pasta featuring roasted corn, fresh herbs, and a luxurious burrata topping. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears fresh corn
  • 6-8 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (used thyme, basil, oregano, chives)
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Arrange the corn to one side of a baking sheet and the bacon on the other. Roast for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the butter, olive oil, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Remove the pan from the oven, flip the bacon, and spread half of the herb butter over the corn, tossing to coat. Roast another 5-8 minutes, until the bacon is crisp, watch closely. If the corn needs more time, return to the oven for another 5 minutes. Remove the corn from the cob and crumble the bacon.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and remaining herb butter in bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until al dente. Before draining, scoop out about 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain and add the pasta back to the hot pot.
  • Immediately add the egg/cheese mixture to the hot pasta, tossing quickly (to ensure the eggs do not scramble) until the eggs thicken and create a sauce. Thin the sauce with a bit of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Add the corn, toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the pasta among plates and top with freshly torn burrata cheese, bacon, and fresh herbs. Drizzle a bit of olive oil over top. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.