Grilled Tomato and Corn Pasta

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Grilled Tomato and Corn Pasta
Photo: Andrew Purcell
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6

To achieve a delicious smoky flavor when making this Grilled Tomato and Corn Pasta, give tomatoes and corn a quick turn on the grill.

Ingredients

  • Salt and pepper

  • ¾ pound gemelli pasta

  • ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for grilling

  • 1 ½ pounds beefsteak tomatoes, halved

  • 3 ears corn

  • 1 cup ricotta

  • ½ cup torn fresh basil

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and return to pot.

  2. Meanwhile, heat a grill or grill pan to high; clean and lightly oil. Toss tomatoes and corn with 2 tablespoons oil and season. Grill, turning occasionally, until charred in spots and tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool slightly.

  3. Chop tomatoes, cut kernels from cobs, and add to pasta. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season. Serve warm or at room temperature. Top with ricotta and basil.

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