Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta. This quick and delightful dish features marinated cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic, all tossed with your favorite pasta for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for picnics or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe emphasizes the sweetness of ripe tomatoes and requires minimal effort. With just 10 minutes of prep and a brief cooking time, you can savor a taste of summer any day of the week. Plus, it’s easily customizable to suit your preferences—add grilled chicken for protein or mix in seasonal vegetables for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Fresh basil
- Salt
- Red pepper flakes
- Black pepper
- Pasta (angel hair or your choice)
- Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix until well-coated.
- Cover and let the mixture marinate at room temperature for about 4 hours.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
- Add hot pasta to the marinated tomato mixture and toss thoroughly to create a light sauce.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg