Description
This summer garden pasta is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for warm days and casual gatherings. Featuring marinated cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, fresh basil, and rich olive oil, it is tossed with al dente pasta to create a light yet flavorful meal. Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta allows the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes to shine through in its uncooked sauce, making it an ideal choice for quick weeknight dinners or elegant summer hosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper until well combined.
- Cover the bowl and let the mixture marinate at room temperature for about 4 hours.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add to the bowl with marinated tomatoes.
- Toss everything together so that the heat from the pasta releases juices from the tomatoes, forming a light sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 6mg