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Fresh Garden Pasta with Seasonal Vegetables, Tomatoes & Basil

This garden pasta is fresh, delicious & a great way to showcase any seasonal vegetables you have on hand! Made with fresh tomatoes, garlic & herbs. This meal is full of bright flavors!
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings4

Ingredients  

  • 1 pound linguine, bucatini or other long cut pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons grass-fed salted butter
  • juice of half a lemon (1-2 tablespoons)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup fresh tomatoes, halved or chopped if bigger variety (cherry tomatoes & medium sized "on the vine" tomatoes are my favorites)
  • 1 cup arugula, okra, spinach, squash (or any seasonal veggie)
  • pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • cracked black pepper
  • flake salt
  • 1 handful chopped or torn fresh basil (8-10 leaves)
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Instructions 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the pasta until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta & transfer to large serving bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of butter and a pinch of flake salt. Toss to coat noodles.
  3. Meanwhile, chop garden vegetables and tomatoes. Heat skillet to medium-high heat. When hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to pan. If using garden vegetables such as squash or okra, cook first in the skillet for 5-7 minutes or until lightly charred. Season with red pepper flakes, black pepper & salt. Remove vegetables from skillet and add to serving bowl of pasta.
  4. In same skillet on medium-high heat, sear tomatoes by cooking for 2 minutes, stirring, then cooking another 2 minutes. Season with cracked black pepper & salt. Add 2 tbsp of butter and minced garlic to the skillet of tomatoes. Cook for 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant. If using greens, such as arugula or spinach, add to the pan now. Stir about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Scrape tomato & garlic mixture into large serving bowl of pasta.
  5. Add fresh chopped basil and grated Parmesan. Toss & mix to combine. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

  1. Use any seasonal vegetables & herbs you have on hand!
  2. Adjust cheese based on preference, I often leave the remaining block of Parmesan cheese along with grater on the table for anyone who wants some extra on top! 
  3. Top with protein of choice if desired.