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    Home » Recent Posts » Pasta Recipes

    Creamy Corn and Bacon Pasta is an Easy Weeknight Meal

    Published: Dec 7, 2021 · Updated: Jan 20, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Sweet corn and salty bacon pair up with an easy, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce for this delicious, creamy Corn and Bacon Pasta. 

    Maybe it’s the colder days or that it’s getting darker outside earlier and earlier, but I find myself wanting comfort food more and more, which is almost always in the form of a pasta dish. 

    Creamy Corn and Bacon Pasta

    Pasta, frozen corn, bacon, and Parmesan cheese are always in our house. Finding a way to combine them into dinner was inevitable! Creamy Corn and Bacon pasta is one of my go-to dinners when I don’t really want to cook, but also don’t want take out. It’s decadent enough to feel like a restaurant meal while simple enough to make at home. 

    This easy dinner is great for busy weeknights and is especially good if you’re in a hurry. The sauce comes together while the noodles cook, so you can have dinner on the table faster than delivery. 

    What You Need

    Ingredients for bacon and corn pasta
    • Pasta
    • Bacon
    • Sweet corn
    • Fresh herbs (Choose one: Sage, thyme, tarragon, or basil)
    • A lemon 
    • Heavy cream
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Black pepper 
    • Cayenne pepper or Red pepper flakes

    How to Make Creamy Corn and Bacon Pasta

    Cook pasta according to package directions. 

    While the pasta is cooking… 

    Chop bacon into small pieces. 

    Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until bacon is cooked through. Do not remove the bacon fat.

    Bacon frying in a pan

    Add corn and herbs. Cook for 1-2 minutes. 

    Bacon, corn, and thyme cooking in a pan

    Add heavy cream, black pepper and lemon juice to the pan. Stir to combine with the bacon, corn, and herbs. 

    Cream in a pan with bacon, corn and thyme

    Add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted. Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, if desired.

    Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked pasta from its pot and place directly into the pan full of sauce. (It’s OK if a little pasta water gets into the sauce.)

    Toss hot pasta with sauce. Serve immediately. 

    Creamy Bacon and Corn Pasta

    Tips on Creamy Corn and Bacon Pasta

    Can I really use any of those herbs? 

    Yes! I don't like the texture dried herbs give this dish, so I've made it with whatever fresh herb I have in the garden or on hand. Sage, basil, tarragon, and thyme are all delicious in this recipe. (Thyme is used in the photos.)

    Do I have to use heavy cream? 

    Yes. Using anything less than heavy cream will curdle when you add the lemon juice. 

    How do I make this dairy free? 

    You don’t. If you don’t or can’t eat dairy, this is not your recipe. I do not recommend any dairy substitutes in this one. 

    How can I use fresh corn in this recipe?

    Cut the corn off of 2 (uncooked) ears of fresh corn if you’re making this during sweet corn season! 

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    Sweet corn and salty bacon pair up with an easy, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce for this delicious, creamy Corn and Bacon Pasta.

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 15 min
    • Total Time: 20 min
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Stove Top
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 16 oz pasta
    • 4 slices of bacon
    • 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet corn
    • 2 Tbsp of fresh herbs (Choose one: Sage, Basil, Tarragon, Thyme)
    • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
    • ⅛ tsp black pepper
    • Pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional)

    Instructions

    Cook pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking… 

    Chop bacon into small pieces. 

    Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until bacon is cooked through. Do not remove the bacon fat. Add corn and herbs and cook for 1-2 minutes. 

    Add heavy cream, black pepper and lemon juice to the pan. Stir to combine with the bacon, corn, and herbs. Add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted. Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, if desired. 

    Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked pasta from its pot and place directly into the pan full of sauce. It’s OK if a little pasta water gets into the sauce. 

    Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve immediately. 

    Notes

    If the sauce is too thick for your taste, add in some pasta water - 1 tablespoon at a time - until desired consistency is reached. 

    Keywords: bacon, corn, pasta, creamy pasta, Alfredo sauce, cream sauce, weeknight dinner, easy meals, noodles

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    Share a photo and tag me @katymcavoy on Instagram! I can’t wait to see what you made!

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    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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