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Creamy Corn & Cherry Tomato Pasta

Bright & fresh summer pasta with caramelized corn, cherry tomatoes, and asparagus.

Course Main Course
Keyword corn and cherry tomato pasta, vegan pasta recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Taavi Moore

Ingredients

Cornmeal Breadcrumbs

  • 1 tbsp vegan butter
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt

Pasta

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter
  • Kernels from 2 corn on the cob
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 6 asparagus spears, cut in small chunks at a bias
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup coconut cream
  • ¼ cup pasta water
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 8 oz spaghetti (or other long pasta of choice)

Instructions

  1. Start by preparing the breadcrumbs. Melt butter in a small skillet. Add breadcrumbs, cornmeal, and salt. Stir well to combine. Toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Add to a bowl and set aside. 

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously then add in pasta. Cook according to pkg directions. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water.

  3. While pasta is cooking, prepare the rest. Add butter and olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter has melted, add corn, fresh thyme, and pinch of kosher salt. Cook for 8-9 minutes until corn has softened, stirring occasionally.

  4. Stir in garlic, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize corn. Mix in pasta water and coconut cream. Cook for a few minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste (I added ~1 tsp kosher salt and several turns of black pepper). Add pasta. Use tongs to full coat pasta in sauce and veggies. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed.

  5. Serve pasta topped with cornmeal breadcrumbs. Enjoy!