What is the best way to cut corn kernels off the cob?

Spread a dishtowel out on your counter (this is to catch the runaway kernels that like to bounce away), put a shallow bowl on the cloth and firmly hold the top of the ear of corn in one hand in the center of the bowl – it doesn’t matter which end. Use a paring knife in a zig-zag motion to cut the kernels off in strips until you have gotten all the kernels off.

Can I use frozen corn for this recipe?

If you are making this outside of fresh corn season, then yes! Thaw out a cup and a half of frozen corn...with all the other flavors going on it will do just fine.

Can I add or substitute other vegetables to this recipe?

One million percent yes - that's one of the great things about primavera! Cherry tomatoes, cooked broccoli or green beans would all be delicious!

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Bacon Pasta Primavera

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This recipe for a one pot combo of pasta mixed with bacon and veggies and topped with feta cheese will have them asking for seconds!

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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12 ounces thick cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
4 cups chicken broth
¼ cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon sea salt
Kernels from 4 ears of corn
½ teaspoon black pepper
10 ounces short pasta
5 ounces fresh baby spinach
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

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Instructions

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add bacon, stirring it up until it is nice and crisp. Scoop the bacon out with a slotted spoon and let it drain on paper towels, leaving the drippings in the pot.
Add the chopped onion to the drippings and cook it up, stirring frequently until the onion softens and begins to brown. Add broth, tomato paste, salt, and pepper and give it all a good stir.
Add pasta, give it all a stir, put the lid on the pot and let it cook for the amount of time indicated on the pasta box. Taste and if you think it needs more time, give it another minute or two (and add water if it looks too dry).
Once the pasta is cooked to your liking, add the corn and spinach and stir until the spinach is wilted. Stir in the bacon and add salt and pepper as needed.
Divide pasta evenly among 4 bowls, top with feta cheese and serve it up!

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Need to add something to your kitchen equipment to make this recipe? Below are some of the items we used in the Framed Cooks kitchen to help cook this up. These are affiliate links to things we use and love, which helps to pay for all that bacon I keep buying (without any extra cost to you)! Thanks for using them to keep our kitchen cooking…xoxo!

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/bacon-pasta-primavera/