Linguine with Summer Succotash
Linguine with Summer Succotash might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 487 calories, 19g of protein, and 18g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine. A mixture of basil, corn kernels, stringless sugar snap peas, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event.
Instructions
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling saltedwater until tender but still firm to bite,stirring occasionally.
Drain, reserving 1 cupcooking liquid.
Place 1/2 cup cooking liquid inblender.
Add 1/2 cup corn; blend until smooth.
Heat oil in heavy large skillet overmedium heat.
Add peas and remaining 2cups corn.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cover; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender,stirring often, about 5 minutes.
Add pasta,tomatoes, basil, 3/4 cup cheese, and cornpuree. Toss until heated through and saucecoats pasta, adding more cooking liquid ifdry, about 2 minutes. Season with salt andpepper.
Serve, passing additional cheese.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel
Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel are great choices for Southern. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. The Fess Parker Santa Barbara Riesling with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 15 dollars per bottle.
Fess Parker Santa Barbara Riesling
Floral notes and orange blossoms, commingle with scents of citrus, peach, honeysuckle and light apricot on the nose. On the palate you will find flavors of peach, apricot and citrus. These flavors combine to produce an off-dry, yet well-balanced Riesling.