Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta
Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta is a vibrant, fresh dish that celebrates the simple flavors of peak-season produce. This recipe features angel hair pasta tossed with cherry tomatoes marinated in high-quality olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil, resulting in a light yet deeply flavorful meal perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
- 4 pints cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic approx. 6 to 9 cloves
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 4 to 9 hours.
- Cook the angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes, or until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and add it immediately to the bowl with the tomato mixture.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and toss well.
- Garnish with extra basil if desired and serve at room temperature.