Ingredients

  • 8 ounces, weight Fettuccini Pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
  • 1 cup Canned Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed
  • 2 ears Corn, Husks And Silks Removed, Kernels Removed
  • 1 whole Zucchini, Peeled
  • 1 clove Garlic, Peeled And Minced
  • 8 whole Cherry Tomatoes
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • 1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Basil

Method

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water for approximately 12 minutes or as per package directions.
  • While its cooking, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil into a large cast iron pan.
  • Add the chickpeas and corn and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Cut the zucchini into thin slices.
  • Remove the chickpeas and corn from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and add the garlic and tomatoes.
  • Saute for about 5 minutes.
  • Return the chickpeas and corn to the pan and add the zucchini.
  • Continue cooking on medium heat for a couple more minutes.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain in a colander and add it into the cast iron pan.
  • Use a pair of tongs to toss the pasta into the remainder of the pan ingredients.
  • Season with salt and pepper, add the Parmesan cheese and the basil and serve.