Description
Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta is a delightful and fresh pasta dish perfect for the summer season. Bursting with the flavors of ripe cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese, this easy-to-make recipe is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes:
- 4 pints cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (julienned)
To Serve:
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Marinated Cherry Tomatoes: In a large bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Cover and let sit for 4 hours. Add basil before serving.
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook angel hair pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with marinated tomatoes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and toss again.
Notes
- Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor.
- Try adding fresh mozzarella or grilled shrimp for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook (marinade), Boiling (pasta)
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
