Description
Indulge in the freshness of summer with Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta, a vibrant dish that celebrates ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and zesty garlic. This quick and easy recipe features an uncooked tomato sauce that highlights the natural sweetness of seasonal produce, making it ideal for picnics, family dinners, or elegant gatherings. With just 10 minutes of preparation and cooking, you can create a light yet flavorful meal that’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your palate.
Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Fresh basil
- Salt
- Red pepper flakes
- Black pepper
- Angel hair pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 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 using a colander.
- Add the hot drained pasta to the bowl with the marinated tomatoes and toss well to coat. 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 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg