“Sweetcorn and pasta are not an obvious pairing, but I love the chewiness of the pasta next to the sweet crunchy pop of sweetcorn, which here is backed up by green chilli, ricotta and greens,” says food writer and chef, Anna Jones.
“You can use frozen corn if fresh is not around. If you don’t have smoked salt, sea salt will do just fine. If you are using frozen corn, defrost it in a heatproof bowl by pouring boiling water over it, leave it to sit for a few minutes, then drain.”
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Nutrition Facts
Orecchiette with sweetcorn and green chilli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 582
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 267mg12%
Potassium 716mg20%
Carbohydrates 99g33%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 4331IU87%
Vitamin C 26mg32%
Calcium 185mg19%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Orecchiette with sweetcorn and green chilli
A speedy mid-week supper.
Servings: 4
Calories: 582kcal
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Heatproof bowl
- Large frying pan
Ingredients
- 250 g Rainbow or Swiss chard stalks and leaves separated
- 2 green chillies finely chopped
- 350 g frozen sweetcorn or the kernels from 2–3 corn on the cob
- 400 g orecchiette or other small dried pasta
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Smoked salt or flaky sea salt
- 250 g ricotta or vegan ricotta-style cheese
- The zest and juice of an unwaxed lemon
- A large bunch of basil leaves picked
Method
- Bring a large pan of well-salted water to the boil. Finely chop the stalks and shred the leaves of the chard and finely chop your chillies. If you are using frozen corn, put it into a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the packet instructions or until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, then add the corn (drained if using frozen) and a good pinch of smoked salt or sea salt and black pepper. Cook for four to five minutes (a few minutes longer if you are using frozen) until the kernels are tender and beginning to brown.
- Next, add the chard stalks and cook for a few minutes more, before adding the leaves and the chillies. Cook for a further four to five minutes, until the leaves have wilted.
- Drain the pasta once it is cooked, reserving a large mugful of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the frying pan with half the ricotta and half the reserved pasta water and mix well. Turn off the heat, then add the lemon zest and juice. Toss, then, if need be, add more cooking water, so you end up with a silky sauce that coats each piece of pasta. Toss through most of the basil. Spoon the pasta into bowls, spoon the rest of the ricotta on top and finish with the last of the basil leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4331IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 3mg
One: Pot, Pan, Planet by Anna Jones, photography by Issy Croker, is published by Fourth Estate.
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