Lazy J Pasta Salad

Cooking has been a little scarce around these parts because we seem to have an *ahem* vermin problem.  I don't know what kind of a critter has been wreaking havoc in my kitchen but the latest theory (courtesy of my friendly pest-control man) is that it's a squirrel who likes to come visit at around 6 am every morning.  And, I know that you're wondering:  no, Lucy has not done anything to help with the situation.  I thought about forcing her to sleep in the kitchen but then I decided that I needed her upstairs to protect me.  At any rate, supposedly the problem is under control and I've moved a test box of food back into the pantry so we'll see what happens tonight.

In the meantime, tomorrow is Sunday and you know what that means!  (What, Jessica, what does this mean?)  Well, in addition to the hum drum, it's Farmer's Market Day in Dupont Circle!  So, I haven't been cooking which means that I haven't used up my goodies from last week which means (in theory) that I can't go tomorrow.  As the market is the high point of my week (I know, some of you must think that I lead a very dull life if this is my high point) I would hate to miss it.  So, I have combined my lovely green beans, carrots, and (the last half of) my lovely tomato to make my Lazy J Pasta Salad.  It's lazy because I'd originally thought that I'd make a sort of pasta primavera (or pasta di autunno if you prefer it to reflect the season that we're in at the moment), but I don't have cream or very much pasta and I didn't feel like standing in line at Safeway for one thing.  So, Lazy J Pasta Salad it is!

Green beans, tomatoes, carrots, a little salami di toscano, and chevre round it out.  Much to my chagrin, I overcooked the carrots.  Blugh!  They're still ok as long as you get something else in your mouth with them.  That way it's not as noticeable that they're no longer crunchy.

Yes, it's as good as it looks!  The goat cheese is a fantastic addition. Mua!