FRESH CORN AND TOMATO FETTUCCINE

Fresh Corn and Tomato Fettuccine image

This recipe combines delicious whole wheat pasta with the best of fresh garden produce. It's tossed with heart-healthy olive oil, and a little feta cheese gives it bite. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
2 medium ears sweet corn, husked
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
4 green onions, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding corn during the last 8 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper and green onions; cook and stir until tender., Drain pasta and corn; transfer pasta to a large bowl. Cool corn slightly; cut corn from cob and add to pasta. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, remaining oil and the pepper mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1051mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 21g protein.