Summery Corn & Tomato Protein Pasta

recipe

• 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!