Description
Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta is a delightful and fresh pasta dish that celebrates the flavors of summer with cherry tomatoes, basil, and garlic. It’s a simple yet flavorful recipe that is perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients:
- 4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- Great quality extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (6 cloves) garlic, minced
- 18 large basil leaves, julienned, plus extra for serving
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb. dried angel hair pasta
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Step 3: Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the cherry tomato mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and additional basil leaves. Toss well to combine.
- Step 4: Serve the pasta hot, topped with extra Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.
Notes
- The pasta can be a bit dry, so consider saving a small amount of pasta water to add as needed for moisture.
- Ina Garten suggests adding olive oil if the pasta is too dry, but a small amount of pasta water (1 or 2 tablespoons) can also help.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 300mg
- Fat: Approximately 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 55g
- Fiber: Approximately 5g
- Protein: Approximately 10g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 5mg
