Summer Pasta

The editors at Gourmet magazine might not love the changes I make to their recipes, but these changes make it possible for my (picky) children to eat (almost) the same meal as the adults present. I knew that tortelloni would be a hard sell, but penne is a consistent hit.

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt, and add 1/2 lb penne, setting timer according to directions on the box. Add a bag of dried tortelloni at the appropriate time. Stir occasionally.

Meanwhile, in a small frying pan, fry 4 strips of turkey bacon (chopped) and 1 clove garlic (crushed) in 1/4 cup butter. When they reach desired consistency, add 2 cups cut corn.

Dice 2 ripe tomatoes and place in a serving bowl. Add the corn mixture and mix.

Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta broth. Add drained pasta to the tomato mixture along with reserved broth. Mix in 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil and salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy!