Traveling Lavender Class & Herbed Pasta

Last week we had our 

Traveling Lavender Class

Everyone met at our store

(and thankfully the rain held off for our party!)

Tables were set outside 

and we shared how to cook with culinary Lavender

while everyone dined on:

Cherry Turkey Wraps with Raspberry Lavender Vinaigrette

Herbed Pasta with Goat cheese

and Lavender Pineapple Dream Cake

After our talk & meal we traveled west down
Route 6 to Schooner Farms 
Where we were treated to walking
the Lavender Labyrinth
and learning how they make their lavender hydrosol

Because the 4th is coming up
we thought we'd share the Herb Garden Pasta recipe
 because it would be perfect for a picnic or get-together!

HERBED GARDEN PASTA

INGREDIENTS

1/2 pound uncooked penne pasta

1-1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil,plus 1-1/2 teaspoon separated

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon organic culinary Lavender buds, chopped

1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 red onion, minced

2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped

2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped

1 pint cherry tomatoes

3 Tablespoons vegetable broth

2 Tablespoons butter

1/3 cup goat cheese

Fresh basil for garnish

Cook the pasta according to the package's directions, and drain.
Place the pasta in a large bowl and toss with 1-1/2 teaspoon of olive oil..
Add the basil, parsley, lavender, salt and pepper.
Toss well to combine.
(We added more lavender because we wanted to taste it more
~ you can do this at the end if you'd like to adjust your herb flavors!)

In a large skillet, mix together the remaining 1-1/2 teaspoon of olive oil,
garlic, onion, chives and rosemary.
Saute the ingredients over medium-low heat for 4 minutes,
stirring frequently. Add the tomatoes, and continue sauteing until
 the skins of the tomatoes are slightly charred and just beginning to burst.

Add the vegetable broth and butter, and add the tomato and onion mixture
 to the pasta.  Toss well to combine.  Sprinkle with the goat cheese
and garnish with as much fresh basil as you want!

Serve immediately.  Makes approximately 2-4 servings.

Wishing everyone a lovely 

4th of July Weekend

with friends & family!

Karla & Karrie

The Summer Kitchen Girls