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Homemade Pappardelle with Corn Pesto

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pasta
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Christine Ma

Ingredients

Pappardelle

  • 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup semolina
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Corn pesto

  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
  • ½ cup parmesan grated
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Remaining ingredients

  • 6 oz prosciutto
  • 2 tablespoon oil divided
  • 2 ears corn shucked
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • cup Parmesan grated
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Make the dough for the pappardelle. Sift the all-purpose flour and semolina flour on a large work surface. Create a well in the center and carefully crack the eggs into the well. Add the olive oil and using a fork, break up the eggs. Start dragging in the flour mixture into the well, gradually adding more flour. Mix until just combined.
  • Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 4-5 minutes. Cover the dough and let rest for 30 minutes. Roll out the dough either with a rolling pin or with a pasta machine. Cut the dough into ¾ inch thick noodles. Dust with semolina and cover with a clean kitchen towel until ready to cook.
  • Meanwhile, make the corn pesto. Place the corn, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil in a food processor or blender until a paste forms. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Lay prosciutto in an even layer on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until crisp.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the 2 ears shucked corn and saute for 3-4 minutes or until slightly charred. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • In the same pan, heat another tablespoon of oil. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook until blistered and softened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Boil a large pot of salted water on high heat. Cook the pappardelle for 2-3 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Add the pasta back to the pan along with the corn pesto, reserved cooking liquid, cooked corn, and ⅓ cup grated Parmesan. Stir to coat the noodles in the sauce and let simmer for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and portion the pasta into 4 bowls. Top with the cherry tomatoes, crispy prosciutto, fresh basil, and extra Parmesan. Serve.