Barefoot Contessa’s Summer Garden Pasta

I live & die for any recipe that shows off the fresh ingredients. This Barefoot Contessa Summer Garden Pasta is the ONE. I mean the one and only pasta you need to be making this summer. Not only is it so freaking easy to make, but it also shows off the most beautiful produce that you may just be growing in your backyard right now!!! Since this is a no-cook sauce, you heard me, no cook; be sure to allow the tomatoes to sit the full 4 hours to really infuse that oil and soften up. I made mine with some Ohio City Pasta, which is always a favorite to grab at the Hudson Farmer’s Market, but feel free to use whatever pasta you desire. Barefoot Contessa made this dish for 6, I did enough for just 1 person.

Ingredients

  • 5 Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • Good Olive Oil
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 5 Large Basil Leaves, julienned + more for serving
  • 1/2 TSP Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt + Pepper
  • Single Serving of Pasta
  • Parmesan Cheese

Let’s Get Cooking

In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes + 1/4 Cup Olive Oil + basil leaves + red pepper flakes + salt + pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside at room femp for about 4 hours.

When ready to serve, bring a pot of water with a drizzle of olive oil + salt to a boil. Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Dain the pasta and add to the bowl with the tomatoes. Top with cheese & extra basil leaves.

I hope after your take your first bite you put your fork down and lean back in your chair in awe of how delicious this dish is.

Made with Love,

Hannah

Chicken + Bok Choy

I love this time of year because I LOVE FARMERS MARKETS. I go to one by me called the Hudson Farmers market which they have every Saturday at 9am. I stopped by this stand with beautiful bok choy and I thought it would be perfect with chicken and rice. I plated the dish over some sushi rice with some kimchi on the side. This recipe is for one person you can always make a little more for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

  • 1 Chicken Breast, cubed
  • 1 bunch bok choy, diced removing the ends
  • 3-6 small Carrots, diced
  • 1 Green Onion, diced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 TBSP Soy sauce
  • 1 TBSP Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 TSP Fish Sauce
  • Sushi Rice
  • Kimchi

Let’s Get Cooking

In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken + garlic + soy sauce + rice wine vinegar + fish sauce, and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.

In a large skillet, add a little more soy sauce and add in the marinated chicken, cook on MED heat for at least 5 minutes.

Add in the carrots and bok choy and cook until the carrots begin to soften and the chicken is done.

Place your cooked rice in a bowl and top with the chicken and bok choy. Top with diced green onions and kimchi.

Made with Love,

Hannah