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title: Scallops & Creamy Corn Pasta with Bacon
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/scallops-and-creamy-corn-pasta-with-bacon-68dabd55d1aa3c560df07e4f
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Tree Nuts
  - Milk
  - Shellfish
  - Wheat
tags:
  - New
  - Seasonal
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 109
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the scallops, calling them fresh and delicious. The corn pasta was described as interesting and yummy.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Some found it more time-consuming than expected, but others praised the easy-to-follow directions.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pasta%20Recipes/scallops-creamy-corn-pasta-with-bacon.avif"
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Wash and dry produce. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add @linguine pasta{6%oz} to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, ~{10%minutes}. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

Transfer pasta to a plate. Tent with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the pan.

Melt @butter{2%tbsp} in the pan over medium heat. Add @corn{1%cup} and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and lightly charred in spots, ~{5%minutes}. If corn starts to pop, cover pan.

Add drained pasta to the pan with @cream sauce base{3%tbsp}. Toss until pasta is evenly coated.

In a large bowl, whisk together @red wine vinegar{1%tsp}, half the @dijon mustard{1%tsp}, @sugar{⅛%tsp}, @olive oil{2%tbsp}, @salt{1%tsp}, and @black pepper{1%tsp} until smooth.

Roughly chop @bacon{2%strips}.

Pat @scallops{8%pieces} dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat a #large pan{} over high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Sear scallops ~{2%minutes} per side until golden, then set aside.

In the same pan, cook chopped bacon until crispy, ~{4%minutes}. Add @garlic{2%cloves} and @vidalia onion paste{1%tbsp}, cook ~{1%minute} until fragrant. Toss in @spinach{2%cups} until wilted.

Divide pasta between plates. Top with seared scallops, crispy bacon, and spinach mixture. Toss salad with dressing, @lemon{1%unit} zest, and @chives{1%tbsp}. Serve with @pistachios{2%tbsp} sprinkled on top.