A swirl of golden, uneven fettuccine noodles frame a pop of bright red tomato sauce. Specks of charred corn and curls of freshly torn basil leaves peek through. A dusting of grated Parmesan gives this the picture-perfect finish, while a toasted slice of artisanal bread adds textural contrast.

Twisted Tomato Fettuccine with Charred Corn

Category Main Course
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Style American
Technique Boiling
Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: October 16, 2023

This enticing dish, Twisted Tomato Fettuccine, brings comfort and warmth from the inside. The recipe's stars are fresh, juicy tomatoes and rustic Fettuccine pasta. We offer a novel twist by adding charred corn, boosted with chock-full of smokiness, which pairs beautifully with the tangy tomato base.

Ingredients (for 2)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🌽🔥🍴
    On a pan or grill, char the ear of corn, until well browned. Shave off the kernels once done.
  2. Step 2 - 🍝🧂💦
    In a pot of salted water, boil the Fettuccine pasta until it is al dente. Drain the pasta once it's done.
  3. Step 3 - 🍳🍅🌽
    In a large pan, heat up the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant. Then add the chopped tomatoes, charred corn kernels, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer this mixture until the tomatoes break down and the mixture has a sauce-like consistency.
  4. Step 4 - 🍝🍅🌽
    Toss the drained, al dente pasta in the prepared tomato-corn sauce until well coated.
  5. Step 5 - 🍝🌿🧀
    Top off the pasta with roughly torn fresh basil leaves and the grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Step 6 - 🍝🍞🍽
    Serve the pasta hot, accompanied by a slice of toasted artisanal bread.

Additional

This robust, comforting recipe was inspired by the chilly days ahead. Customize it with roasted bell peppers or grilled zucchinis for a boost of more vegetables. Children can safely participate in tearing the basil leaves or grating the cheese!