Summer Pasta with Burst Cherry Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, and Miso Butter
Our garden got off to a bit of a slow start this year, as ‘Summer’ didn’t really kick in until late July. But after a few weeks of long, hot days, we are finally, thankfully, basking in tomato heaven.
This easy Summer pasta recipe takes full advantage of our August bounty.
Quick burst cherry tomatoes, sweet yellow corn, a few crumbles of tangy goat cheese, and a slathering of umami-rich miso butter, all atop perfectly al dente brown rice pasta… say hello to (late) Summer in a bowl!
About this summer pasta
This probably is obvious, but look for the sweetest cherry tomatoes you can find. As the tomatoes burst and soften during the cooking process, some of their flavorful tomato juices will seep into the butter and garlic, making up much of the “sauce,” so we want those juices to be really great.
I’m a big fan of Sun Gold cherry tomatoes; they grow like crazy in our Summer veggie garden. Super sweet, full of flavor, and very prolific – we enjoy them all Summer long, tossing the bright little tomatoes into salads and tomato sauces, and snacking straight off the vine.
Miso might be unexpected, but adds a subtle and welcome umami to the dish. Combined with the butter and sweet, seasonal veggies, this Summer pasta is bold and flavorful, despite its few ingredients.
I will add goat cheese to just about anything, but the mild tang and creaminess here, even with a light hand, is a nice complement to the sweetness of the corn and tomatoes. All around this screams August and it’s been on repeat lately. Enjoy!
Summer Pasta with Burst Cherry Tomatoes, Corn, and Miso Butter
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Pasta, Savory
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 oz brown rice pasta
- 4 Tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 1 Tbsp white miso paste ¹
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- fresh basil, to taste
- kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions, about 9 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mash together 2 Tbsp of butter with the miso in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- Melt the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally until just golden and fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and begin to burst, their released juices combining with the butter to form a thin sauce.
- Add the corn to the skillet, and cook for a minute or two.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta, along with the reserved miso butter, and stir to combine and heat through. Sprinkle the goat cheese on top, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Enjoy!!
Notes
¹ This is the miso paste that I typically use. White miso will be more mellow, red miso is more full-bodied. Use your favorite!
Keywords: summer pasta, burst tomato pasta, corn, goat cheese, miso
Cherry tomatoes have taken over our summer garden, too, and I’ve been looking for new recipes to try out. This sounds delicious — especially with the goat cheese!
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Thanks, Louise! Hope you enjoy this one as much as we have 🙂
Sorry for the ignorance, but is miso a paste or powder? Is it available at regular grocery stores?
Hi, RG! Thanks for your question! Miso does also sometimes come as a powder, but in this case, I use a miso paste. This is the one that I usually buy, which I often get at Whole Foods, but you should be able to find miso paste at other grocery stores too. I’ve made a note in the recipe so that it’s more clear! Enjoy 🙂