Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta, a simple yet satisfying dish that celebrates the bounty of fresh tomatoes and herbs. Perfect for warm evenings, picnics, or casual get-togethers, this delightful pasta features marinated cherry tomatoes that create a refreshing sauce clinging beautifully to your choice of pasta. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a healthy and delicious meal that impresses without fuss. Customize it to your liking and enjoy the burst of flavors that define summer dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 8 oz angel hair pasta (or pasta of choice)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix well and let marinate at room temperature for 4 hours.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain in a colander.
- Add hot pasta to the bowl with marinated tomatoes and toss to combine.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing/Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg