Description
Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta is a delightful and fresh pasta dish bursting with the flavors of ripe cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and Parmesan cheese. This simple yet flavorful recipe is perfect for a summer meal with family and friends.
Ingredients
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For the Tomato Mixture:
- 4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 18 large basil leaves, julienned, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Pasta:
- 1 lb angel hair pasta
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, red pepper flake, salt, and pepper. Let it sit at room temperature for 4 hours.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain well.
- Combine: Toss the drained pasta with the tomato mixture, Parmesan, and fresh basil.
- Serve: Garnish with more Parmesan and basil. Enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
