Ligurian pesto pasta with potatoes and beans joins Mediterranean chicken bake as summer one‑pot meals

A traditional Ligurian dish combines short pasta, fresh basil pesto, potatoes and green beans in a single pot, creating a balanced, flavorful summer meal. The recipe calls for quality pesto made from basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan and pecorino, short‑twisted pasta such as trofie (or fusilli), diced potatoes and fresh green beans, all cooked together for quick preparation and minimal cleanup.

Another recipe offers a simple oven‑roasted chicken with seasonal vegetables. Bone‑less chicken thighs or fillets are seasoned with lemon juice, paprika, oregano, olive oil and fresh rosemary or basil, then baked alongside zucchini, red peppers, tomatoes and onion. White wine or water is added for moisture, and the dish is finished when the chicken is golden and the vegetables are tender, providing a hearty, Mediterranean‑flavored dinner for summer gatherings.