I love a big bowl of pasta as much as anyone! Add some garlic, olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese and I’m in heaven and loose all self control!

The other day when I was trying to figure out what I would make for my latest Instagram video, this pasta kept calling my name and I know why…it’s so delicious and so easy to make! It’s nice to have a handful of recipes that take literally no time to put together and use basic pantry ingredients.

This recipe for Aglio e Olio (garlic and oil) is everything you want when you’re craving pasta…perfectly cooked noodles, olive oil with lots of crispy (and so healthy) garlic, lemon juice and parsley. Traditionally, this dish isn’t served with Parmesan, but why not add a little or a lot if you want because it only makes it creamier and even more delicious! Serve this pasta with a glass of Rosé and some crispy bread along with a green salad and you have an easy meal that is literally “heaven in a bowl”!

My gorgeous bowl that’s perfect for pasta and so much more is from Haand Ceramics! As you know, I serve most everything in and on my Haand pieces! I love that Haand is a local company (literally 5 minutes from my house) that I can support and I also love serving my food on handmade pieces. My food is made with love and deserves to be served on beautiful pottery! If you’re interested in any of these pieces, you can use my discount code CRAZYBLONDELIFE to receive 15% off your order. They have the most fabulous pink dishes that would make wonderful Valentine’s Day gifts! I gave my daughter a pink platter from Haand for Christmas and she loved it!

Be sure to use really good olive oil and the best Parmesan cheese when making this dish because you’ll definitely taste it!

I hope you make this tonight and I hope you love it! Happy Monday!

It’s cozy season and the weather is supposed to be so cold over the next month! I’m a warm weather girl and admittedly struggle during the colder months so I do everything I can to make my home inviting and warm until the chill is gone! That includes lighting candles, having blankets draped across every chair and making warming comfort food to eat (lots of soup)!! I have a theory that we’re supposed to hibernate during this time of the year…it’s a time to reflect, turn inward and plan. I’ve been meditating longer, journaling and reading more…keep scrolling for a few book recommendations as well as my favorite candles, soft pajamas and all things cozy! I added comments beneath some of the items because they are my absolute faves!