Creamy Corn & Bacon Pasta

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This creamy corn and bacon pasta picks up salty notes from the bacon and has pops of sweet corn in a light, creamy sauce. This quick pasta recipe is perfect for a warm summer weeknight when corn is at its peak.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on June 26, 2024

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

The creamy corn & bacon pasta recipe prepared in a skillet, garnished with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese — Photo:
Jacob Fox

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
2 slices bacon
1 ½ cups corn kernels (from 2 large ears)
1 cup sliced scallions
1 cup quartered cherry or grape tomatoes
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for garnish
⅓ cup heavy cream
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Directions

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Chop when cool enough to handle. Add corn and scallions to the bacon fat in the pan; cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, salt and pepper and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the tomatoes are softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Return the bacon to the pan along with the spaghetti and basil. Cook, tossing to coat well, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with pepper and serve with Parmesan, if desired.

Jacob Fox

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

363	Calories
11g	Fat
56g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 363
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 13g	26%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Vitamin A 1094IU	22%
Vitamin C 14mg	16%
Vitamin D 14IU	4%
Vitamin E 1mg	4%
Folate 86mcg	22%
Vitamin K 68mcg	57%
Sodium 237mg	10%
Calcium 58mg	4%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 106mg	25%
Potassium 601mg	13%
Zinc 2mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Creamy Corn & Bacon Pasta

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