How to Make the Perfect Buttery Corn and Bacon Pasta
American · Easy · 25 min · 4 servings
Sweet summer corn and crispy smoky bacon pieces tossed with buttery bow tie pasta creates a dish that feels indulgent but comes together in just 25 minutes. Kids love the combination of salty bacon and sweet corn with the fun farfalle pasta shape.
Why this recipe works
This Buttery Corn and Bacon Pasta recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 25 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 480 calories with 18g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 350 g farfalle bow tie pasta
- 150 g bacon strips cut into small pieces
- 200 g sweet corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 30 g butter
- 50 g parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Cook the Bacon
Cook bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving a little bacon fat in the pan.
Step 2: Cook the Corn
Add corn kernels to the skillet with the bacon fat and cook over medium high heat for 3 minutes until lightly charred and fragrant. Set aside with the bacon.
Step 3: Cook the Pasta
Cook farfalle in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve half a cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
Step 4: Toss and Finish
Add butter to the skillet and let it melt over low heat, then add the drained pasta, bacon, and corn. Toss everything together adding pasta water as needed, then top with parmesan and chives.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- bacon → turkey bacon or diced pancetta
- farfalle → fusilli or penne
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Discarding all the bacon fat from the pan which removes a major layer of flavor from the dish
- Not reserving pasta water before draining which means the butter sauce cannot cling properly to the pasta
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 480 calories, 18g protein, 59g carbs, 19g fat, 4g fiber.
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