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Pasta with Fresh Corn and Tomatoes Recipe

Oh so simple, easy and delicious fresh tomato and corn fettuccine you'll want to enjoy all summer.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: corn and tomato pasta, fettuccine with tomatoes, fettuccinne with corn
Servings: 5
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
  • 2 medium ears sweet corn, kernels cut off
  • 2 teaspoons , plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup crumbled Mexican queso fresco or feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large pasta pot, cook the fettuccine in well salted boiling water according to package directions, adding the corn during the last 4 minutes of cooking.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat the 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the red pepper and green onions. Cook, stirring often, until tender.
  • Drain the pasta and corn well then transfer it back to your pasta pot. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss well to combine.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serving size: 1-2/3 cups
WW Points: 9
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10 SmartPoints (Green plan)
9 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
8 PointsPlus (Old plan)
To lower the WW Points, you could:
  • decrease the olive oil
  • use reduced fat or fat-free cheese
  • use less cheese or no cheese
To make this pasta heartier, you could add:
  • slices of grilled chicken/turkey sausage
  • shredded lean chicken breast
  • cooked shrimp
  • white beans

Nutrition

Serving: 1-2/3 cups | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.2g | Protein: 12.4g | Fat: 12.1g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1002IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg