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Live in the Kitchen with Elizabeth: Garden-Fresh Spaghetti
By McShane, Sophie at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
Summer herb gardens are bursting with fresh flavors right now, and Twin Cities Live is making the most of every leaf and vine. Elizabeth Ries stopped by with a vibrant, garden-fresh pasta dish built around ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil that tastes like a getaway to the Italian coast. Follow he...
Key takeaway Elizabeth Ries stopped by with a vibrant, garden-fresh pasta dish built around ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil that tastes like a getaway to the Italian coast.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents with a green thumb can take advantage of the city's numerous community gardens to grow their own summer herbs and ingredients for Elizabeth Ries' garden-fresh spaghetti dish. The city's community gardens offer a space for residents to cultivate their own fruits and vegetables, providing an opportunity to incorporate fresh, locally grown ingredients into their cooking. With the abundance of fresh tomatoes and basil available in these gardens, Minneapolis home cooks can recreate Ries' vibrant pasta dish, which showcases the flavors of the season. This connection to local food sources also supports the city's efforts to promote sustainable and healthy eating habits, making it a great way for residents to engage with their community and get creative in the kitchen.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Summer herb gardens are bursting with fresh flavors right now, and Twin Cities Live is making the most of every leaf and vine. Elizabeth Ries stopped by with a vibrant, garden-fresh pasta dish built around ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil that tastes like a getaway to the Italian coast. Follow he...
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