This is the kind of chicken and potatoes you would smell in an Italian farmhouse. Nothing fancy and nothing forced, just honest cooking that fills the room with the comfort of home.

STEP 1

Warm a generous drizzle of olive oil in a wide pot over medium heat. Sear the chicken legs on all sides until golden.

STEP 2

Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and a knob of butter. Sauté until the vegetables soften and pick up the flavor from the chicken.

STEP 3

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the tomato paste and 1 cup of water, stirring to dissolve the paste into the broth.

STEP 4

Cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.

STEP 5

Add the cubed potatoes and peas. Stir gently, cover again, and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is falling off the bone.

STEP 6

Finish with fresh basil right before serving. Pour a glass of Gratsi Red and let simple flavors do what they do best. Buon Appetito!