Summery Corn & Tomato Protein Pasta

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve some pasta water before draining & set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, shuck the corn & cut the corn kernels off the cob.

Step 3

Peel & finely chop the garlic.

Step 4

Drain the pasta & set it aside. In the same pot the pasta was cooked in, heat a drizzle of oil on medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes & corn. Season with salt & pepper. Stir & cook for 3-4 min. Smash the cherry tomatoes until they burst.

Step 5

Add the chopped garlic, stir & cook for another 1-2 min.

Step 6

Add the reserved pasta water to the pot (about 1/4 cup per serving). Add the ricotta cheese & stir.

Step 7

Add the cooked protein pasta into the pot. Stir & cook on medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 min.

Step 8

Add the parmesan cheese & stir. Remove the pasta from the heat.

Step 9

Heat the chicken according to package directions.

Step 10

Serve the protein pasta topped with the chicken strips. Top with additional ricotta cheese & parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!