Sweet Corn and Mushroom Truffle Pasta
- 8 ounces pancetta, julienned
- 2 ears of white sweet corn
- 1 pound assorted exotic mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 pound fresh fettuccini pasta
- Drizzle of white truffle oil
- 3 ounces freshly grated Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons chiffonade basil
- Bring a pot of salted water, with a pasta basket, up to a boil.
- In a large saute pan, over medium heat, render the pancetta until crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pancetta from the pan and set aside.
- Using a sharp knife, remove the kernels from the cob.
- Add the corn to the pancetta fat and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the garlic.
- Continue to saute for 1 minute.
- Place the pasta in the pot of boiling water and cook until al dente, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the pasta from the water and drain completely.
- Turn the pasta in to a mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the pasta with the sauteed corn and mushrooms, reserved pancetta, drizzle of white truffle oil, cheese and basil.
- Divide the pasta evenly between four plates.
pancetta, white sweet corn, mushrooms, garlic, pasta, drizzle of white truffle oil, romano cheese, chiffonade basil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/sweet-corn-and-mushroom-truffle-pasta-recipe.html (may not work)