Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta. This light and refreshing dish features ripe cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and fragrant garlic, all harmoniously combined to create an uncooked sauce that celebrates the natural sweetness of fresh ingredients. Perfect for any occasion—from casual picnics to elegant dinner parties—this pasta dish can be prepared in just minutes and is versatile enough to accommodate any pasta shape you prefer. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and enjoy a burst of summer flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Fresh basil
- Salt
- Red pepper flakes
- Black pepper
- Angel hair pasta (or any pasta of choice)
- Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Let the mixture marinate at room temperature for 4 hours.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Mix hot pasta with marinated tomato mixture to allow the heat to release the flavors.
- Adjust seasoning if needed before serving 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 (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg