When times are tough, there is nothing more comforting than a hearty pasta. It doesn’t take much to create a delicious pasta dish, and oftentimes less is more. Here Brooke and Jacob Town, proprietors of The Spoon Trade in Grover Beach, CA, share one of their favorite recipes using simple, easy-to-access ingredients. This bright dish is both cozy and joyful. 

July 07, 2020

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 2 Serving(s)
  • 8 ounces fresh pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup sweet corn kernels, cut off the cob
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup Sun Gold or cherry tomatoes
  • 5–6 sprigs tarragon

Instructions

Cook pasta to desired tenderness.

Melt butter in a sauté pan. Add corn and Parmesan cheese and sauté for 2 minutes.

Add cooked pasta to the pan and continue to sauté for an additional 1–2 minutes. Add tomatoes and sauté until tomatoes are slightly soft to the touch.

Garnish with tarragon sprigs.

About this recipe

Courtesy of Edible San Luis Obispo. Recipe by Brooke & Jacob Town. Photo by Jennifer Olson.

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 2 Serving(s)
  • 8 ounces fresh pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup sweet corn kernels, cut off the cob
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup Sun Gold or cherry tomatoes
  • 5–6 sprigs tarragon