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Summer Garden Tortelloni

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Summer Garden TortelloniRomulo Yanes

This time of year, corn adds a little sunshine to everything it touches: Its sweetness really pops next to cheese tortelloni and the salty jolt of prosciutto.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) bag dried cheese tortelloni
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
2 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips
2 cups corn (from 4 ears)
1/2 stick unsalted butter
2 medium tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped basil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook tortelloni in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) according to package instructions.

    Step 2

    While tortelloni boils, cook garlic, prosciutto, corn, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until corn is just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, chop tomatoes.

    Step 4

    Combine corn mixture and tomatoes in a large bowl.

    Step 5

    Reserve 1/4 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain tortelloni and add to vegetables along with reserved cooking water and basil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.

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