Description
Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that celebrates the fresh flavors of summer. Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and savory Parmesan cheese, this pasta is a perfect way to enjoy the season’s bounty.
Ingredients
Cherry Tomatoes:
4 pints (halved)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
½ cup
Minced Garlic:
1 tablespoon (3 cloves)
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
½ teaspoon
Kosher Salt:
to taste
Black Pepper:
to taste
Angel Hair Pasta:
1 pound
Parmesan Cheese:
1½ cups (freshly grated)
Fresh Basil Leaves:
1 cup (chopped)
Instructions
- Marinate Tomatoes: Combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Cover and marinate for 4 hours.
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Combine: Add pasta to tomatoes, mix in Parmesan and basil.
- Serve: Toss well and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh cherry tomatoes for the best taste.
- Drizzle with extra olive oil for added richness.
- Optional: Add mozzarella pearls or grilled shrimp for protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 72 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
