Archives for May 11, 2012

This afternoon I was already in the mood for pasta when I stepped outside and got a whiff from my basil plant. And then, I wanted pasta with fresh basil, so that's exactly what I whipped up. This dish is easy, fresh and delicious. [Side note: This was my first time eating basil from my plant, yea! I haven't killed it yet!] Goat Cheese Rotini with Zucchini & Cherry Tomatoes  Ingredients: 2 oz Rotini or other pasta 1/2 c zucchini, diced 1/2 c cherry tomatoes, diced 1 oz Chevrion goat cheese 1 TSP olive oil around 3 sprigs of fresh basil, plus more for garnish a few TBSPs of water or cooking wine for sautéing salt & pepper Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, heat cooking wine (or water) in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add ... [Read More]