Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

2 pounds green tomatoes (about 6 medium), coarsely chopped

3 tablespoons sugar

1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1 pound orecchiette or other short, dried pasta, cooked according to package instructions

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add the onion, and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes, and sprinkle sugar over mixture. Cook, stirring, until tomatoes are tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Add corn to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until corn is tender and just starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in thyme.

Add the vegetable mixture to the cooked pasta, and stir until combined. Serve immediately.