Pasta, First Vegetables of Summer as we don't really get vegetables in the "Primavera"
We had this tonight, but I made it yesterday except for the actual pasta. It's a variation on chicken cacciatore or chicken with peppers. It takes a few pots and pans.
First fry up some chicken parts - I used chicken legs and some boneless breast. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder while cooking. Cook thoroughly but do not overcook. Also fry up some Italian sausages.
In a large saucepan add a half to two thirds or all of a can of tomato puree or for a lighter sauce, use whole or crushed tomatoes. Add four or five leaves of fresh basil. Add the chicken and sausage and bring to a simmer.
In a separate pot saute some garlic in olive oil. Add a sliced onion. Then add a medium zucchini or a small zucchini and a small yellow squash. Add two or three handfuls of green beans (stringless, Romano, yellow or any other variety - I mixed all of the aforementioned) cleaned and cut in half. Stir the veggies occasionally while cooking over medium/high heat. They should produce a bit of their own juices to steam in but do not overcook.
Once the vegetables are steamed through, add them to the tomato/chicken/sausage sauce. Simmer until the chicken is easily removed from the bone.
Serve over pasta. Garnish with shredded mozzarella and parmesan.