Food and Recipes Recipes Creamy Linguine with Corn, Leeks, and Mushrooms Be the first to rate & review! Fresh and full of flavor, this pasta recipe is sure to be a hit. By Karen Schroeder-Rankin Karen Schroeder-Rankin Karen Rankin is a chef, recipe developer, and food stylist with over 25 years experience cooking, developing recipes, styling food, and entertaining guests at her table and in restaurants. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on March 8, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Boil some water and sauté some vegetables. Thirty minutes later, dinner is on the table. Our Creamy Linguine with Corn, Leeks, and Mushrooms is the simple, warm-weather weeknight supper you've been craving. This pasta dish, built on a foundation of corn, leeks, and mushrooms, is as unexpected as it is delicious. Fresh corn brings a subtle sweetness, leeks give some bite, and mushrooms add vegetal heft to the dish. But if there's one ingredient not to skip, it's the ham. Country ham (packaged slices are sold in the meat department) makes this pasta dish nice and savory. Use any extra in greens and soups. White wine, chicken broth, and heavy cream work together to form a light, dimensional, and creamy sauce for the linguine. Fresh thyme and black pepper perfume the dish, mingling with the ham, mushrooms, corn, and leeks to create a strong base of flavor. Don't skip the final sprinkle of Parmesan, which takes this simple pasta dish over the top. Ingredients 1 pound uncooked linguine 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped country ham slices (about 4½ oz.) 1 (8-oz.) pkg. sliced white mushrooms 2 cups fresh corn (from 4 ears) or frozen corn kernels 2 cups sliced leeks (from 1 large leek) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, divided 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided ¾ cup dry white wine ½ cup chicken broth 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about ¾ cup), divided Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. Add pasta; cook according to package directions for al dente, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup water. Return pasta to pot; cover to keep warm. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ham; cook, stirring often, until ham begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms begin to soften and release moisture, about 4 minutes. Add corn, leeks, 1 tablespoon of the thyme, and ½ teaspoon of the pepper. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened and ham is crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to pot with cooked pasta. Return skillet to medium-high. (Do not wipe clean.) Add wine and broth to skillet; bring to a boil over medium-high. Cook, stirring to loosen up browned bits in skillet, 1 minute. Stir in cream; return to a boil over medium. Cook, stirring often, until liquid thickens slightly, 4 minutes; stir in 1½ teaspoons of the thyme, ½ cup of the Parmesan, and remaining ½ teaspoon pepper. Pour over pasta mixture in pot; toss to coat. (Add reserved cooking water as needed to reach desired consistency.) Divide among 6 bowls; top with remaining 1½ teaspoons thyme and ¼ cup Parmesan. Rate it Print