Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

• 10 ounces medium-sized dry pasta shells
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups corn kernels
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup torn fresh basil leaves, divided
• 1/2 cup freshly crumbled feta cheese (preferably French or Bulgarian), divided
• Red pepper flakes
• Salt

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta; set aside.

2. Melt the butter in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Add the reserved pasta water, pasta shells, cream, and half of the basil and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in half of the feta and mix until creamy and the shells are coated, about 2 to 3 minutes more.

3. Remove from the heat and season with salt. Top with remaining feta, basil, and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

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