Z_Linguine with Buttery Corn, Scallions, & Goat Cheese

By á-6505

Creamy linguini with a corn, scallion, and goat cheese sauce. Serve with a side salad and some crusty rolls.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked linguine
• Kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 bunch scallions, sliced, greens and whites separated
• 3 cups corn kernels, from about 3 ears
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
• 4 ounces soft goat cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain and return pasta to pot.

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add scallion whites and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until scallions are just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add corn, tossing to coat, and cook until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Add pasta, ½ cup pasta water, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to pan and toss to combine. Add additional water to loosen the sauce, if necessary. Fold in scallion greens and parsley. Serve dolloped with goat cheese and topped with more parsley.