Name: Fresh Corn Carbonara | Epicurious
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine; Kosher salt; 6 slices thick-cut bacon (about 6 ounces), cut into ¼" strips; 4 ears of corn, kernels cut off (about 3 cups), cobs reserved; ½ cup heavy cream; Freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces), plus more to serve; ½ cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped, divided

A dark grey dish of corn carbonara with a fork next to it.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

A raw creamed corn sauce takes the place of the traditional eggs in this silky summer-fresh "carbonara."

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