Summer Farmer's Market Pasta

Enjoy peak summer flavor - make our Farmer's Market Pasta! Sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil come together in this simple, seasonal dish. Add in crispy, salty bacon and creamy mozzarella, and you’ve got the perfect balance of fresh and indulgent in every bite. Perfect for an easy weeknight and worthy enough for a dinner party.

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Summer Farmer's Market Pasta
serves 4

Ingredients:
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 ears of fresh corn, cut off the cob
2 cloves of garlic, sliced
8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
8 oz fresh "cherry sized" mozzarella balls, halved
1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade
1 lb linguine, reserve 1 cup pasta water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:
1. Fry the bacon, and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
2. Cut the corn off the cob, and prep the garlic, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.
3. Boil the pasta, and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
4. In a large saute pan, saute garlic in butter and olive oil until fragrant. Add the cooked pasta, bacon, corn, tomatoes, and reserved pasta water and stir until noodles are coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Add in mozzarella balls and basil and serve immediately.