Pasta With Beans, Basil & Corn

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 ears fresh corn
• 12 ounces ww pasta (original recipe called for orecchitte pasta, but i sub ww pasta. i have used fusilli, but elbows or)
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed (or cannellini beans)
• 2 cups fresh basil (extra for garnish)
• salt
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (may be reduced)
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 yellow pepper, diced

Recipe

• 1 cut the kernels off the uncooked cobs and set aside.
• 2 cook the pasta according to the package instructions for al dente.
• 3 add the corn kernels to the pot for the last 30 seconds. drain pasta.
• 4 and corn in a colander and transfer to a large bowl.
• 5 add the beans, basil, salt, olive oil, vinegar and peppers and gently toss
• 6 until blended.
• 7 this can be served warm or at room temperature. sprinkle with additional
• 8 fresh chopped basil for an extra color and flavor splash.