Summer Pasta With Corn, Tomatoes, and Basil

From Martha Rose Shulman

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  ears corn (steamed or grilled)
• 1  lb firm ripe tomatoes, peeled if desired, seeded, and diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
•  salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 1 -2  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2  teaspoons  balsamic vinegar
• 12  large basil leaves, slivered
• 3⁄4 lb farfalle pasta or 3⁄4 lb penne or 3⁄4 lb rigatoni pasta

Directions

1. Strip the kernels from the ears of corn and toss with the tomatoes in a large bowl.
2. Add in the garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, and basil; taste and add balsamic vinegar, if desired.
3. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes or longer.
4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
5. Add in 1 tablespoon salt; gradually add the pasta; stir to make sure the pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
6. Cook until al dente, firm to the bite, and drain.
7. Toss the pasta with the tomato/corn mixture; serve.