🍝 From Soil to Saucepan: My Garden Twist on Pasta del Brigadiere
There’s a certain kind of joy that only gardeners understand — the “let’s see what’s under there” moment.
I found myself in one of those moments last fall crouched beside my 15-galon Smart Pot fabric grow bag with potatoes that had been quietly resting through the cooler days. The leaves had turned to yellow and started to die back (which is a sign that it is almost harvest time). With a mix of hope and curiosity, I brushed away a layer of soil and there they were — small, ruby-red potatoes peeking out.
They weren’t large by any means, but in the GrowStrides world, we celebrate all victories… even the bite-sized ones. They are like buried treasures!
Those little red potatoes sparked an idea for dinner — Pasta del Brigadiere, a dish I had tucked away on my to-try list after watching the ever-inspiring duo at Pasta Grammar. Their recipes always have a way of connecting simplicity with heart, and this one was no exception.
👩🏻🍳 In the Kitchen
Back in the kitchen, the aroma of homegrown garlic, onions in olive oil filled the air — that cozy, grounding scent that instantly says home. I chopped my garden potatoes (small but mighty!), tossed in the cooked penne pasta, a few handfuls of wild mountain spinach, some collard greens,and a generous scoop of chickpeas for a protein-packed twist.
The combination felt like a gentle nod to both the garden and the sea — plant-forward and deeply satisfying. As everything simmered, I couldn’t help but think about how cooking mirrors running and gardening — all three require patience, a little improvisation, and trust that your effort will bloom into something nourishing.
🌿 Reflections from the Bowl
The first bite was everything I hoped it would be: creamy, earthy, and full of personality — the kind of meal that makes you pause and appreciate the process, not just the result.
From soil to saucepan, it was another reminder that good food doesn’t have to be complicated — just grown, gathered and shared with love.
Recipe inspired by Pasta Grammar — with a GrowStrides garden twist.
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