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Creamy Fiesta Corn Fettuccine Alfredo with Del Monte®

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Creamy Fiesta Corn Fettuccine Alfredo - Lightened Up! || HeathersDish.com #pasta #healthypasta #lightenedup

When it comes to eating well around our house I like creating fun meals with fresh ingredients. Don’t worry, we love us some pizza (every Friday!) and chicken wings and cookies, but for the most part we really try to eat well.

That being said, I know I’m not the only one who has a hard time during the winter months getting great produce into our bodies. Sometimes a family just wants to chow down on comfort food, you know? I’ve found that since I’m a food blogger that a lot of the pull around the holidays is for making food specifically FOR those holidays, but then it just kind of ruins the actual day’s food since we already ate turkey and dressing and like in September or October. I guess if there’s one down side of my job that would be it – but not a terrible down side, right? 😉

Creamy Fiesta Corn Fettuccine Alfredo - Lightened Up! || HeathersDish.com #pasta #healthypasta #lightenedup

That’s why a lot of times during the holidays we try to keep away from all “holiday” food until the actual Thanksgiving or Christmas day – it helps preserve the fun and beauty of it all for our little family. That doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy really fabulous, delicious comfort food before and after though! And the great thing about this dish I’m going to share with you is that it’s such a great blank canvas to utilize those delicious holiday leftovers that we all know and love. Whether you’re a turkey or a ham family, or even vegetarian, there aren’t a lot of ingredients that you couldn’t mix in perfectly to this deliciously creamy plate of pasta.

The best part though? I have to admit I’m a sucker for the perfect little corn kernels running throughout the pasta. My use of canned vegetables in the past has been fairly limited, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but once I saw the Del Monte® Fiesta® Corn I knew exactly how I would use it. Usually we get the French Style Green Beans for green bean casserole (HEAVEN), but stepping out with a new canned veggie was all I needed to be inspired. I love the idea of garden quality™ in your pantry because it really is true. Eating well doesn’t have to cost a fortune and we really can get good food out of our pantry too!

This pasta is creamy and comforting, perfect for those winter nights where all you want is to curl up on the couch with a big bowl of goodness and a movie. Y’all enjoy!

Creamy Fiesta Corn Fettuccine Alfredo - Lightened Up! || HeathersDish.com #pasta #healthypasta #lightenedup

CREAMY FIESTA CORN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

  • 1 pound dried fettuccine
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2-1/2 cups nonfat milk (or whatever milk you prefer)
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Del Monte® Fiesta® Corn, drained

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta til al dente, about 11-12 minutes. While the pasta is cooking, whisk the cold milk, cornstarch, minced garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is very thick like a traditional Alfredo sauce. Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and the corn. When the pasta is done, drain and toss with the sauce. Serve hot!

 

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  2. We keep canned corn handy because I make a ton of soups – veggie, turkey noodle, corn chowder etc.

  10. Canned peaches are a favorite for me, for use in smoothies. And canned corn can’t be beat for fresh flavor and texture, either on its own or used in casseroles and other recipes.

  13. I keep lots of fruit, especially peaches, and my favorite veggies, tomatoes, corn and green beans.

  36. I always keep a box of Del monte canned peaches in my pantry. I buy the kinds in 100% fruit juice from Costco (I’m frugal) and store it in my tiny pantry (I’m in college) for when I’m in the mood for a sweet treat without all the added sugar. I just drain the can (I love the easy opening tops, my can opener broke so I can still have the peaches!), grab a fork and I’m all set. It’s so convenient, I love peaches, and I can have it all year long!!

  41. I love keeping canned peaches on hand for a healthy snack.

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  46. I like storing as many canned items as I can in my food storage…peaches, pears, pineapple, apples, beans, corn, green beans, we love it all! I love tomatoes and cheese and cream sauces…so this recipe combining my love of those is heaven!

  47. I’m obsessed with vegetables… right now I just can’t get enough of Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, and thank goodness Kale is year round! 😉

  54. I always love to keep canned corn, green beans, tomatoes and pineapple in my pantry at all times.

  59. Green beans are the big pantry staple here. I don’t know why I like to eat them out of the can so much! I also always try to have canned tomatoes nearby.

  62. I always have lots of tomatoes in cans, plus corn and beans, also fruits like mandarin oranges, pineapple, pears and peaches in my pantry.

  64. I love stocking my pantry with canned pineapple! I can use it in sweet or savory dishes, pack it in my husbands lunches or drain off the juice and use it in a smoothie.

  66. We like having canned mandarin oranges and pears as well as canned corn and green beans in our pantry.

  69. I like to keep tinned carrots, tomatoes, green beans and sweetcorn in the pantry! I also keep a large amount of tinned fruit because my children are big fans, some of our favorites are pineapple chunks and mandarins in light syrup.

  70. I usually stock home grown green beans, carrots, and potatoes, but I always keep canned tomatoes around, as they are just too convenient!

  71. I always have a can of chickpeas in the pantry! I can whip up a quick side dish for me and the hubby of diced tomatoes, parsley, chickpeas, and feta or I can make a quick hummus if we have unexpected guests! Who doesn’t love hummus????

  72. found this on Pinterest, really like this idea! does the canned fiesta corn actually have that roasted color to it??

    can I say that onions are my favorite veggie to stock? they’re cheap and versatile, and quick way to add flavor and bulk up a recipe. I’m also a mushroom addict!

    • I’m so glad you’re here Lauren! The roasted color is from some roasted red peppers I threw in at the last minute (with a few of the skins still on) – the canned corn isn’t like that, but still just as yummy!

  76. I unfortunately never have stuffing, turkey or gravy all year long, so by the time Thanksgiving comes around, it tastes like the best thing in the world (which of course, it is).

  81. Heather this is such a great and simple weekday dish… so warm and homey.

    My favorite pantry items are:
    1. tomato sauce- you can make SOOOO much with this. It can be a base for chili or marinera sauce or a roast or stew
    2. canned chunky pineapple- we eat a LOT of cottage cheese because it’s a good source of protein and it’s low on calories and instead leaving a big pineapple to go to waste in the fridge we buy canned
    3. salsa- quick and easy for whenever you have unexpected company

  82. I always try to keep diced tomatoes and corn in my pantry. I don’t keep too many fruits in my pantry. I think right now I just have dried blue berries.

  83. Winter produce isn’t very toddler friendly so there is usually canned peaches, pineapple and pears in my pantry.

  85. We always have tomatoes and green beans on hand! You never know when you might need to make a quick sauce or need an easy side!

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