Positivity Pasta

Positivity Pasta Comfort You Can Taste, Positivity You Can Feel

Somewhere between coffee, courage, curls, chaos, business plans, pasta dreams, leggings, notebooks, and late-night ideas...
05/23/2026

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...
05/21/2026

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! 🍝

Caption/Post Copy✨ Creamy Salt & Vinegar Pork Rind Pasta ✨This one sounds unexpected… but TRUST me.Creamy parmesan sauce...
05/21/2026

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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...
05/18/2026

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.
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05/17/2026

🍝✨ White Wine Zucchini & Squash Pasta

Buttery, bright, fresh, and comforting in all the right ways. This simple pasta comes together with zucchini, yellow squash, garlic, white wine, parmesan, and a little lemon for balance. 💛

Ingredients

Pasta
• 8–10 oz pasta

Vegetables
• 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons
• 1 yellow squash, sliced into half moons
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce
• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ cup dry white wine
(Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc work beautifully)
• ½ cup reserved pasta water
• ½ cup parmesan
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt & black pepper

Optional Additions
• Fresh basil
• Red pepper flakes
• Ricotta dollops

Instructions

1️⃣ Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.

2️⃣ Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

3️⃣ Add onion, zucchini, and yellow squash. Cook until softened and lightly golden.

4️⃣ Stir in garlic and cook about 30 seconds.

5️⃣ Pour in white wine and let simmer for 2–3 minutes.

6️⃣ Add pasta, parmesan, lemon juice, and reserved pasta water. Toss until glossy and coated.

7️⃣ Season with salt and black pepper.

8️⃣ Finish with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and ricotta dollops for extra creaminess.

Simple ingredients. Big comfort. ✨
Comfort you can taste. Positivity you can feel.

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05/17/2026

🔥 COMFORT FOOD LEVEL: ELITE 🔥

Tonight’s bake brought to you by and .
Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Small Rigatoni 🤍🍝

Sweet. Smoky. Creamy. Cheesy.
Every little piece of rigatoni catches that rich Honey Garlic BBQ sauce while the ricotta melts into the perfect cozy baked pasta dish.

This one feels like backyard BBQ meets baked pasta comfort food 🙌

Ingredients

✨ 12 oz Small Rigatoni
✨ 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
✨ 1½–2 cups Honey Garlic BBQ sauce
✨ 1 cup ricotta cheese
✨ 1 egg
✨ ½ cup grated parmesan
✨ 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
✨ Salt + pepper

Optional:
🌿 Parsley
🌶 Red pepper flakes
🍯 Hot honey drizzle

Quick Recipe

1️⃣ Cook small rigatoni until al dente
2️⃣ Mix pasta + shredded chicken + Honey Garlic BBQ sauce
3️⃣ Combine ricotta, egg & parmesan
4️⃣ Layer pasta mixture + ricotta in baking dish
5️⃣ Top with mozzarella
6️⃣ Bake at 375° for 20–25 minutes until bubbly & golden

This is the kind of pasta bake that disappears FAST 🔥

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I went to visit my friend Nedra who owns in Calera! They have and amazing cupcakes and cheesecake cups.How about ...
05/16/2026

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!

05/15/2026

Meet Radiatori — the pasta shape designed to hold onto every bit of flavor and comfort. ✨🍝

Watching these little “radiators” come to life never gets old. From extrusion to cut, every piece is crafted with intention, texture, and a whole lot of heart.

Radiatori may look playful, but it works hard — those ridges are perfect for catching sauce, making every bite rich, cozy, and satisfying.

Freshly made today at Positivity Pasta. ❤️

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05/14/2026

Pasta making day !

We will be at Vestavia Hills Farmers Market tomorrow, 5/13 from 9am until 1pm! Come stop in and grab some authentic Ital...
05/12/2026

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! 🍝

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