Butter and Parmesan Summer Pasta

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"I've officially made the perfect side for all of your summer dinners with @annieshomegrown Spirals with Butter & Parmesan. Not only is this dish so, so good, but all you have to cook is the pasta - everything else is chopped and thrown in a bowl. #ad @thefeedfeed • I got mine from the @FreshThyme in Lincoln Park where its currently on sale! Many Annie’s items are on sale for the month of August, including Natural Mac & Cheese, Organic Bunny Crackers & Grahams, and Organic Fruit Snacks. • Want to see the recipe for this and more? Head to @thefeedfeed site or click the link in my bio - https://ff.recipes/butter-parm-summer-pasta • Fun tip! If you want to make a gluten-free version of this as well, just use @annieshomegrown Gluten-free white cheddar shells and add 1 TB of grated parmesan to your pasta. #annieshomegrown #feedfeed #ad"
-- @hannahtastes

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With fresh mozzarella, basil, and cherry tomatoes, this Butter and Parmesan Summer Pasta takes inspiration from a great caprese salad but with a fun new twist.

Many Annie’s items are on sale for the month of August at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, including Natural Mac & Cheese, Organic Bunny Crackers & Grahams, and Organic Fruit Snacks.

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Prep time 30mins
Cook time 10mins
Serves or Makes: 2-4 Servings

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ingredients

  • 1 box Annie’s Spirals with Butter & Parmesan
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1 ear fresh corn, kernels cut off the cob
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method

  • Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

  • Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, corn and basil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  • Step 3

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 3 tablespoons of pasta water.

  • Step 4

    Drain pasta and return empty pot to stove. Add butter to warm pot. Once melted, add reserved pasta water, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle cheese packet into pot and whisk until combined. Add pasta back to pot and stir to coat noodles in sauce.

  • Step 5

    Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and top with chopped vegetables. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.