Colorful Ribbon Pasta

This is super tasty. And yes, I made up the title of this recipe. The original recipe is called Crab-and-Corn Ribbon Pasta. But I realized part of the way through prepping the vegetables that I hadn't gotten any crab yet. So I'll definitely be trying it again. When I can actually remember to get the crab, of course.

Colorful Ribbon Pasta
A variation on this recipe from Rachael Ray

Salt and pepper
12 ounces dried egg fettuccine, tagliatelle or pappardelle pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 ears corn, kernels scraped off, or 1 cup frozen kernels
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 shallots, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
4 sprigs tarragon, leaves chopped

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving a ladleful of the pasta cooking water.

While the pasta is working, in a large skillet, heat the oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the corn, bell pepper, shallots and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, then add the peas and cook for 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes and toss. Stir in the butter and Old Bay seasoning, then stir in the reserved pasta cooking water. Add the pasta and tarragon and toss.