pumpkin & miso noodle bowl

dried tomatoes &

peppers from summer’s garden

waiting in sealed jars

1 serving, 450 calories

1 packet trader joe’s thai wheat noodles, 4 oz pumpkin puree, 1 T miso, 1/2 c dried tomatoes, 1/4 c dried jalapeños, 1 c water; toppings: herbs, kimchi, balsamic reduction, green tabasco

combine & heat; add toppings

penne with squash & tomatoes

let the butternut

squash brown a little before

adding tomatoes

source, 4 servings

1/2 lb penne, cooked; olive oil, s&p, red pepper flakes, 3 sliced shallots, 2 smashed cloves garlic, 2 c chopped tomatoes, 5 c diced butternut squash; toppings: more red pepper flakes, parsley, vegan parm

heat oil, garlic, shallots, spices; add squash, tomatoes; cook until squash is done, add pasta; serve with toppings

beans & pasta with tomatoes & corn

a high pitched rooster

crowing alongside of his

1 year old father

8 servings

1 lb cranberry beans+1 lb rio zape beans, cooked; 14 oz pasta, big can tomato sauce, 1 can diced tomatoes undrained, 1 can corn drained, 1 can artichoke hearts drained, 1 c brown sugar, 3 T chipotle chili powder, 1 T onion powder, 1 T oregano, 1 T cumin, 3 T balsamic vinegar; toppings: parsley, red pepper flakes, chips

combine, cook until pasta is done, serve with toppings

one pot corn & pasta salad

some enhancements for

corn & tomatoes at the

end of the season

source, 6 servings

kernels from 5 ears corn, 1 lb pasta; 2 chopped tomatoes+1/2 sliced red onion+lemon juice+salt; basil+parsley+mint; olive oil+minced garlic+salt+red pepper flakes, vegan ricotta

toast garlic mixture, remove from pot; cook pasta, adding corn at end, drain; combine pasta, garlic, veggies; top with herbs & ricotta