For many years, I have been enjoying a summer pasta dish that I refer to as Pasta ala Checca. My basil fairy watches over me throughout the summer :-)
The Pasta ala Checca "recipe" was shared by a nurse that I used to work with. Just minutes to prepare, and full of flavor. Never thought to blog about it until I saw a similar recipe on Savoring Time in the Kitchen. Another summer pasta dish that I make quite often is from Giada DeLaurentiis, and is called Spaghettini with Checca Sauce.
The Pasta ala Checca "recipe" was shared by a nurse that I used to work with. Just minutes to prepare, and full of flavor. Never thought to blog about it until I saw a similar recipe on Savoring Time in the Kitchen. Another summer pasta dish that I make quite often is from Giada DeLaurentiis, and is called Spaghettini with Checca Sauce.
Tonight I made Pasta ala Checca, and added some herbed breadcrumbs as mentioned on Savoring Time in the Kitchen's blog. Using homemade croutons, I put them in my food processor with a several basil leaves and minced into breadcrumbs.
The herbed crumbs are a nice addition.
Place fresh, chopped tomatoes and basil, minced garlic and olive oil in a bowl and let the wonderful flavors marinate for the day. I add a little sea salt. Serve over warm pasta with grated parmesan and herbed breadcrumbs. That's it! Sometimes I add a meatball or Italian sausage to the plate.
Place fresh, chopped tomatoes and basil, minced garlic and olive oil in a bowl and let the wonderful flavors marinate for the day. I add a little sea salt. Serve over warm pasta with grated parmesan and herbed breadcrumbs. That's it! Sometimes I add a meatball or Italian sausage to the plate.
You may recall that I recently went to the Mackenzie-Childs Barn Sale and bought a Courtly Check table. Even though I don't have the chairs yet (they are on order), I decided to set the table tonight. The center piece is the abundance of tomatoes and basil that I will be using this weekend to make sauce for the freezer.
Do you spy that little chandelier? I was shopping with the girls around the time of my birthday, and found it in a cute little shop. It will always remind me of a special day in Sharon Springs with the girls.
This was the first year I grew Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes, and they are finally ready to pick. They took forever to mature! I am very impatient when it comes to tomatoes. LOL
Thank you for stopping by!
Debbie
Thanks for the mention, Debbie! I loved those herbed crumbs - something I've never tried before with pasta. I will be making this dish several times while my tomatoes are ripening.
ReplyDeleteI don't have one ripe chocolate cherry yet :( but my Tumbling Tom is going gangbusters.
Your new table is gorgeous! You have become quite the MC household :)
I am so envious of you....I just want to stare at these photos and pretend it is all mine!! Looks lovely - and what chairs did you order? Enjoy your dinner, it looks delish...and agin, if your table disappears some day, don't think I took it :-)
ReplyDeleteI love your MC tablescape, Debbie! The pasta looks delicious...I have just started using seasoned breadcrumbs, don't know what took me so long.
ReplyDeleteThe table is so pretty! And I love the centerpiece, even though I don't eat fresh tomatoes, I do think they are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe pasta looks good too! I always mince up some fresh herbs in the breadcrumbs. It gives it such a summer taste even in the dreaded winter!
Cute jars for the smores, I bought those giant marshmallows at CTS too, and the big sticks! Now where did I put them?
I'm new to your blog Debbie but I love it already.
ReplyDeleteThe colours alone are amazing, even before you get to the content and recipes.
Here in Melbourne I've just planted my tomatoes, so I must be patient and I'll have a little wait, but I'm hoping for a good harvest, fingers crossed.
The pasta and herbed breadcrumbs are definitely on my to-do list too. Thanks =D
Well, girl, it took me 5 minutes to get back up off the floor and into my chair after I fainted when I saw your beautiful table.
ReplyDeleteYou always throw me into CC LUST..
It just takes my breath away..I pinned your photos...:))
The food looks fabulous, too.
'xoxo, bj
LOVE your new MC table, Debbie--so adorable! Hey, I can't leave comments on my own blog for some strange reason, but I wanted to tell you those ball topiaries on my front porch are from Lowe's, and I think they're little cypress trees. Deer LOVE them, so I keep them up high, out of their reach. Hope that helps!
ReplyDeleteWhy didn't you link this to Tablescape Thursday? It is so pretty!
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