Positivity Pasta

Somewhere between coffee, courage, curls, chaos, business plans, pasta dreams, leggings, notebooks, and late-night ideas… there’s me. 🤍

This sketch feels like every version of who I am:
✨ the dreamer
✨ the builder
✨ the encourager
✨ the overthinker
✨ the woman learning to balance ambition with peace

Positivity Pasta was never just about pasta. It’s about creating something meaningful, building community, and reminding people that growth can be messy, beautiful, and full of twists. Kind of like life… and pasta. 🍝

Also featuring my loyal Dogo sidekick because no great adventure should happen alone. 🐾

Progress over perfection.
Discipline over motivation.
One day at a time.

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We won’t be at Brock’s Gap this Saturday because we will be attending a pasta-making training class to continue to learn, grow and bring you even better homemade pasta! 🤍 Thank you for all the continued support and understanding. We can’t wait to share what we learn with you! 🍝

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✨ Creamy Salt & Vinegar Pork Rind Pasta ✨

This one sounds unexpected… but TRUST me.

Creamy parmesan sauce, tender chicken, garlic, a touch of tang, and crispy salt & vinegar pork rinds crushed over the top for the perfect salty crunch. 🤍

It’s cozy, bold, a little nostalgic, and somehow tastes like comfort food and late-night snacks had a delicious pasta baby.

Finished with black pepper, chives, and plenty of parmesan.

🍝 Best with:

* Radiatori
* Small Rigatoni
* Orecchiette

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Creamy Salt & Vinegar Pork Rind Pasta 🍝

Ingredients

Pasta + Protein

* 8 oz pasta
* 1 lb chicken thighs or chicken breast, diced
* Salt & pepper
* Olive oil

Sauce

* 2 tbsp butter
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 small shallot or onion, diced
* 1 cup heavy cream
* ½ cup chicken broth
* ¾ cup parmesan cheese
* 1–2 tsp Dijon mustard
* 1 tbsp cream cheese (optional)
* 1–2 tsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
* Black pepper

Crunch Topping

* 1–1½ cups crushed salt & vinegar pork rinds
* 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onion

Optional Add-Ins

* Peas
* Spinach
* Crispy bacon
* Lemon zest

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Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta

Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.

Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

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2️⃣ Cook the Chicken

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked.

Remove from pan and set aside.

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3️⃣ Make the Sauce

In the same skillet:

* melt butter
* sauté shallot/onion until softened
* add garlic and cook 1 minute

Pour in:

* chicken broth
* heavy cream

Simmer for 3–4 minutes.

Whisk in:

* parmesan
* Dijon mustard
* cream cheese

Add vinegar last for a light tangy finish.

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4️⃣ Combine

Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet.

Use reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.

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5️⃣ Finish & Serve

Top with:

* crushed salt & vinegar pork rinds
* chives
* black pepper
* extra parmesan

Optional:
Add lemon zest for extra brightness. ✨

There’s something special about flour, eggs, and a little patience.
Positivity Pasta isn’t just pasta — it’s slowing down, creating something homemade, and sharing it with people you love. 🍝
Because good food should feel good too.
SmallBusiness

I went to visit my friend Nedra who owns in Calera! They have and amazing cupcakes and cheesecake cups.
How about strawberry and more! She also makes amazing custom cakes! Be sure to stop by and have your sweet creations made by Nedra and support local businesses!

We will be at Vestavia Hills Farmers Market tomorrow, 5/13 from 9am until 1pm! Come stop in and grab some authentic Italian pasta! We can’t wait to see everyone! 🍝