Tortelloni with Corn Crema and Charred Scallions
 
 
Tortelloni tossed with a fresh corn crema and charred scallion sauce.
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 lb fresh tortelloni
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut from cobs
  • ½ cup water
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 small scallions, trimmed
  • 1 chunk ricotta salata cheese, for grating
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. While the water is boiling, heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add in the onion and saute it until soft but not browned, 2-3 minutes. Set aside ½ cup of the corn kernels, then add the remaining corn into the pan along with ½ cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the corn is tender. Pour into a blender and puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. Heat a medium cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the scallions and cook until charred on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the heat and finely chop the scallions.
  4. Cook the tortelloni according to package directions, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and toss with the corn crema, scallions, and reserved corn. Add pasta water as necessary until sauce is desired consistency. Season again to taste with salt and black pepper.
  5. Divide among serving bowls and sprinkle ricotta salata on top right before serving.
Notes
Recipe from Mastering Pasta
Recipe by Joanne Eats Well With Others at https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2020/08/tortelloni-with-corn-crema-and-charred-scallions.html