Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn, shucked
  • 4 scallions white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound macaroni
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Method

  • Follow our easy instructions for grilled corn on the cob, allow to cool and cut kernels off the cob.
  • Transfer half the corn, half the scallions and all the pine nuts and parmesan cheese to a blender or food processor and pulse lightly to break up ingredients.
  • Begin adding olive oil in a slow drizzle, and continue pulsing until you have a coarse paste.
  • Transfer contents of blender to a large bowl, add the rest of the corn and scallions and mix well.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain well and add to bowl with corn pesto and mayonnaise.
  • Toss to coat, and refrigerate until ready to serve.