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Spaghetti with Corn Sauce
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Spaghetti with Corn Sauce

Spaghetti al Sugo di Pannocchie

Spaghetti al dente with corn on the cob, tomato, garlic and chili pepper: a first course tasty traditional flavour.

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Spaghetti with corn on the cob sauce is a first course with a marine character, built on a simple but intense seasoning. The sweetness of ripe tomatoes combines with the scent of corn cobs, while garlic and chili pepper They give depth and a lively note without covering the main flavor. The pasta, cooked al dente, completes the dish with a compact consistency suitable for collecting the sauce. The technique is based on slow cooking: the soffritto The oil is flavored, the tomatoes soften, and the corn gradually releases its flavor into the sauce. The result is a juicy, fragrant sauce that blends well with the spaghetti, best served as soon as it's ready. This recipe is considered a traditional dish.

Instructions

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1

Prepare the corn on the cob

Thoroughly wash the corn under running water, removing any residue from the husk. Then, make an incision in the top of each husk: the cut should be clean and even, without completely separating the parts. This preparation facilitates cooking and allows the sauce to more easily absorb the flavors of the pulp.

2

Prepare the soffritto

Pour the oil into a skillet large and add the chopped garlic and the chili pepper. Heat over low heat, letting the seasoning flavour without burning the garlic: the soffritto it is ready when it becomes fragrant and the garlic takes on a golden colour, while the chili pepper he flavored the oil.

3

Add the tomatoes

Add the chopped ripe tomatoes to the soffritto hot. Stir and cook briefly. over low heat, until the tomatoes begin to fall apart and the sauce reaches a soft, juicy consistency. Season with salt to taste, keeping the boil low so as not to dry out the sauce excessively.

4

Cook the corn on the cob

Add the corn to the tomato sauce and cook slowly, turning gently to distribute the seasoning. Continue cooking until the shell is hot, the sauce is more concentrated, and the marine aroma has blended with that of the tomato, garlic, and parsley. chili pepper.

5

Cook the spaghetti

Bring to a boil plenty of salted water and cook the spaghetti following the time indicated on the package, keeping them al denteDrain them when they retain a slight consistency in the center: the pasta should be firm enough to hold the sauce without falling apart.

6

Season and serve

Transfer the drained spaghetti into the skillet Add the sauce and mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the tomato and seasoning. Continue mixing until the pasta is glossy and well coated; serve immediately, accompanying the spaghetti with the cooked corn in the sauce.

Chef's Tips

Cut a hole in the cob's shell before cooking, so that the heat reaches the pulp better and the sauce absorbs the marine scent more easily.

Ingredients

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  • Ingredients for 4 people
  • (12.35 oz) 350 g spaghetti
  • (2.2 lb) 1 kg of corn on the cob (or mantis shrimp or mantis shrimp)
  • (17.64 oz) 500 g ripe tomatoes
  • 1 dl of oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 chili pepper salt

Can't find it in the US?

  • mantis shrimpHard to find in the US

    Large head-on shrimp

    Shrimp is firmer and sweeter.

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