Tag Archives: pasta

Pasta Carbonara with Kale

Posted on February 7, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“In heaven, after antipasti, the first course will be pasta.” — Steve Albini We’d both arrived home late, so birthday dinner for the Gardener needed to be something easy, yet still feel special. We’d happened to pick up duck eggs … Continue reading →

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10.25.13 World Pasta Day

Posted on October 25, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Though the blog anniversary of Diary of a Tomato falls in September, it’s not until World Pasta Day that it feels official. Thanks to everyone for joining us thus far, you’ve all been such good company. It’s certain we’ll be adding to … Continue reading →

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Summer Squash, 10 Ways

Posted on August 23, 2013 by diary of a tomato

The pleasures of August are many, including the onslaught of summer squash. Like so many things in the garden, it’s a fine balance between having too much or too little. We plant with the anticipation of the toll taken by … Continue reading →

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Penne with Fava Beans, Summer Squash and Blossoms

Posted on July 28, 2013 by diary of a tomato

When the question of dinner came up, the garden answered loud and clear. This summery version of Vignarola makes use of everything starting to come in, and then some — the first of the fava beans, a mix of baby summer squash with … Continue reading →

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Macaroni Peas

Posted on July 14, 2013 by diary of a tomato

The reward for shelling ten pounds of peas for freezing is setting aside enough to make Macaroni Peas. A meetup of two English classics, mushy peas and macaroni cheese, this is the kind of seasonally vibrant dish that is completely of the … Continue reading →

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Agretti Spaghetti with Spring Onions and Lemon

Posted on May 31, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Nothing excites a cook more than discovering a new tool, a new technique, or, in this particular case, a new ingredient. We came across agretti, an Italian specialty green, last season through Seeds from Italy, and vowed to give this … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Spring Greens and Fresh Cheese

Posted on May 10, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Though the season’s first harvest of asparagus yielded but a handful, it was enough to finally welcome spring to our table with a glorious green pasta primavera. We make some version of this as the selection of spring vegetables ebbs … Continue reading →

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