Kesäsadon pasta

Summer harvest pasta

Some meals seem to capture everything we love about a season. This summer harvest pasta was inspired by one of our favourite rituals: an early trip to the market, filling a basket with whatever looks best that day, and returning home to cook without too much of a plan. Sweet tomatoes, fragrant herbs, tender vegetables, and good olive oil are all it takes to create something memorable.


Like the best Italian meals, it's less about the recipe and more about the moment - gathering around the table, sharing a generous bowl of pasta, and lingering long after the last bite. It's the kind of dish that celebrates summer's abundance and reminds us that simple ingredients, enjoyed together, are often the most satisfying.

Recipe


3 garlic cloves
5 radishes
5 asparagus spears
2 zucchinis
5 tomatoes
150 g Parmesan cheese
A handful of fresh basil
Lemon zest
Salt and black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
500 g paccheri pasta


Finely crush/chop the garlic. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and gently sauté the garlic for about 1 minute, until fragrant.


Chop all the vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the pan and cook until they soften and the flavors start to combine.


Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the paccheri pasta until al dente.


Once the vegetables have cooked down slightly, add grated Parmesan, lemon zest, and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


Drain the pasta and add it directly into the pan with the vegetables. Toss well to combine. Finish with a little extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.