Grilled Chicken and Sweet Corn Pasta Smoky Grilled Chicken Pasta with Creamy Sweet Corn Sauce Ingredients: 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed (or 1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half) 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved) Salt and black pepper to taste Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish Directions: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add corn and sauté for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and chili flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan and let the sauce thicken slightly, about 2–3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and sliced grilled chicken to the skillet. Stir to combine. Loosen the sauce with reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt and black pepper. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 585 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #grilledchickenpasta #cornpasta #sweetcornseason #summerpasta #weeknightmeals #comfortfoodrecipes #chickenrecipes #creamycornpasta #pastaideas #easyfamilydinner #grillseason #smokypasta #pastaandchicken #quickpasta #easymeals #freshsummerdishes #cheesycomfortfood #homemadepasta #midweekmeal #simpleingredients Smoky, creamy, and full of sweet corn goodness This Grilled Chicken and Sweet Corn Pasta is your next easy weeknight favorite!

Spicy Beef and Corn Pasta Fiery Beef and Sweet Corn Pasta in a Smoky Tomato Cream Sauce Ingredients: 12 oz penne or rigatoni 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste) 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Stir in corn, smoked paprika, chili flakes, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce and cream. Stir well and simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve hot. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 540 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #spicybeefpasta #cornpasta #comfortfood #easyweeknightdinner #pastaandbeef #texmexflavors #creamyspicysauce #onepotpasta #beefrecipes #pastawithakick #pastaaddiction #groundbeefdinner #sweetcornsauce #pastafusion #weeknightmeals #spicycomfortfood #flavorfuldinner #heartymeals #beefandcorn #quickpastarecipe Spice things up tonight with this bold and creamy Spicy Beef and Corn Pasta! It’s hearty, fiery, and full of flavor in every bite.