Pan-Roasted Corn and Leek Pasta With Seared Tomatoes

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This look was inspired by New York cook Sara Jenkins, a subordinate of Amtrak’s Culinary Advisory Team. Jenkins worked with Amtrak’s enforcement cook for long-distance service, Daniel Malzhan, to make the dish, which is being served connected selected Amtrak routes. Riders connected the Capitol Limited, which runs betwixt Washington and Chicago, volition beryllium capable to bid the crockery opening successful August.

Adapted from an Amtrak look by Sara Jenkins, chef-owner of Porchetta and Porsena successful New York.

Ingredients

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Servings: 4-5

Kosher salt
8 ounces dried shell-shaped oregon gemelli pasta (not mini-size)
1 tablespoonful unsalted butter
1/4 cupful extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 mean reddish onion, chopped into 1/4-inch dice
2 mean cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) frozen/defrosted oregon caller achromatic saccharine maize kernels
2 bladed leeks, achromatic and light-green parts, chopped into 1/4-inch dice past rinsed good (4 ounces trimmed)
Leaves from 2 oregon 3 stems thyme
1/2 cupful dense cream
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) freshly shredded grana padana oregon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, positive much for garnish
Freshly crushed achromatic pepper
16 cherry oregon grape tomatoes, each chopped successful half
Chopped parsley, for garnish

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (based connected 5)

Calories
440
Fat
25 g
Saturated Fat
10 g
Carbohydrates
47 g
Sodium
110 mg
Cholesterol
45 mg
Protein
10 g
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
5 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Adapted from an Amtrak look by Sara Jenkins, chef-owner of Porchetta and Porsena successful New York.

Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick.

Published June 11, 2013

Updated March 14, 2026