Summer Pasta + Kendra Scott Giveaway

I'm officially back from my whirlwind Connecticut-NYC-Boston trip, and I'm exhausted! So much to share with you all, and I'm still so excited that I got to meet the fabulous Biana while I was in Boston. I'll be back tomorrow with a very picture heavy recap post! But for now, it's time to share my new favorite summer recipe that I found in the back of an InStyle magazine while flying back from CT. I'm simply naming it "Summer Pasta" since it's a great dish for this season.
Ingredients

Organic spaghetti noodles
Olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, diced
1 package of organic grape tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup of parsley, chopped
1/3 cup of basil
1/4 cup of fresh parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. of lemon juice
Optional - diced grilled chicken for protein
Directions

In a large pot, cook the pasta until al dente.
Drain well, and reserve about 1 cup of water to use later.
In a sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium head and add garlic.
Heat until softened (do not brown).
Add pasta to garlic oil, toss to coat over moderately low heat.
Add cherry tomatoes, parsley, basil, parmesan cheese, and pepper.
Toss quickly to combine and heat through for about 30 seconds.
If pasta looks dry, use some of the reserved pasta water.
Remove from heat, and add lemon juice.
Toss well, and add any desired additional seasoning.

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  1. JennJuly 28, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    Looks tasty, light and super easy to throw together! I've made a similar pasta with feta, tomatoes, lemon and a greek seasoning. So yummy too! Love a light pasta during the summer!

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  2. Claire | Fashion + FeathersJuly 28, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    Yummy! Looks so light for summer and you can never go wrong with pasta!

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  3. BLovedBostonJuly 28, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    I love how cherry tomatoes are the thing to add to make dishes light and summery - I can't wait to try this pasta recipe! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  4. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}July 28, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    Haha I kid you not, I totally made this for dinner on Friday! But I added chicken to it! It was SOOOO good! And love how light it was!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  5. HeatherJuly 28, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    I love when I'm headed to the grocery store and I can pick the things up I don't have. This does sound like the perfect Summer pasta recipe! Can't wait for your pics tomorrow!!

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  6. NadineJuly 28, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Oh my that looks delicious!!! I will have to try it out on a weekend. I just bought ginger from Target in that same brand of seasoning. So convenient when you don't want to end up with a crap ton of basil or ginger when you only needed a little for one recipe for the week. Cilantro...I am looking at you too! They give you SO MUCH in one little bundle that I can never use.

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  7. kerri @ cheshire katJuly 28, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    i love to make pasta like that. i like that you called it summer pasta bc it totally is! it's mildly less guilt inducing compared to other heavy pasta dishes :) thanks for sharing! xo

    cheshirekatblog.com

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  8. Kay R.July 28, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    This looks delicious!! Looks perfect and not too heavy!

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  9. JessicaJuly 28, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    This looks so amazing...and easy! I will be making this for sure! Pinning :) You should share this with us for our Tuesday Talk link up with week! This would be perfect! -Jess, Sweet Little Ones

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  10. Andrea NineJuly 28, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Perfect past recipe for summer! Oh so excited for your trip recap! I bet you got some awesome pictures! Happy Tuesday!!

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  11. Pink and FabulousJuly 28, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Yum! A good, light pasta dish is the best for Summer! This would be perfect with some seafood in it, too!

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  12. P!nkyJuly 28, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    This looks Delicious, lady! I can't wait to hear about your trip and your blate!

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  13. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephJuly 28, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    I love it sans chicken and just serve it cold! Sometimes I add black olives.

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  14. MarieJuly 28, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    This sounds so good! Looking forward to hearing all about your weekend up North.

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  15. Caroline @ Windy City ChicJuly 28, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Sounds delicious, and Chris would definitely eat this! Yay!! :-) Thank you for sharing, I'll definitely have to make this. Looking forward to hearing all about your trip too!! :-)

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  16. Kaitlin July 28, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Yum! I shared something very similar, hehe!! One of my favorites for a summer night!

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  17. MakeMeUpMiaJuly 28, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    I make something similar, and sometimes with zoodles. I LOVE this kind of dish in the summer! YUM!

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  18. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeJuly 28, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    that summer pasta looks SOO good. anything with tomatoes and i'm sold lol. can't wait to read your recap!

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  19. Christina Lea LovesJuly 28, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Love the name for this! But really I love some summer pastas - warm or cold! This one looks great.

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  20. JuliaJuly 28, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    YUM this looks so good! Can't wait to hear more about your trip!

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  21. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieJuly 28, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    yum! this dish is right up my alley. Looks delicious! I love anything with basil. truly.

    Entered the giveaway! And excited to see pics!

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  22. Kerry @ Till Then Smile OftenJuly 28, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    Looks yummy and I like that it is using a lot of organic items.

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  23. Kelsey @ The Peacock RoostJuly 28, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    Now that looks like my kind of meal!! Yum :)
    Kelsey
    http://www.thepeacockroost.com

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  24. Emily @ Martinis | BikinisJuly 28, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Sounds delish! Love all the ingredients you used.

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  25. The Siberian AmericanJuly 28, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Yum, that looks so good! I love cherry tomatoes. :)

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  26. Katie ElizabethJuly 28, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    This looks delish! What do you think of the organic spaghetti noodles? I've been wanting to try them. Can't wait to hear all about your trip!!!

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  27. Amanda | Kids and CabernetJuly 28, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    Omg this sounds so good... With a big glass of wine!

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  28. Kate SteadmanJuly 28, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    Yum!! I love fresh herbs in pasta!!

    xo,
    Sara Kate Styling

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  29. NY Foodie FamilyJuly 28, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    This pasta dish definitely looks like "summer"! I think I may be making this pasta soon!

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  30. elle joJuly 28, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    I'm seeing all of these pasta dishes! and I just can't get enough of them, super excited to try this out too!

    liz sundays with sophie

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  31. Elle SeesJuly 29, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    this is one of my fave ways to eat pasta, especially in the summer. perfect choice!

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