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Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta

Ina Garten's Summer Garden Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

A vibrant and easy pasta dish featuring cherry tomatoes, basil, and garlic, perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 3 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tomato Mixture
  • 4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup good olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 18 large basil leaves, julienned plus extra for serving
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pasta
  • 1 pound dried angel hair pasta
  • 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • large pot
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the cherry tomatoes, ½ cup olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for about 4 hours.
  2. Just before you’re ready to serve, bring a large pot of water with a splash of olive oil and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil and add the pasta.
  3. Cook pasta al dente according to the directions on the package (2 to 3 minutes).
  4. Drain the pasta well and add it to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes.
  5. Add the cheese and some extra fresh basil leaves, and toss well.
  6. Serve in big bowls with extra cheese on each serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup

Notes

For added sweetness, consider swapping in heirloom tomatoes or incorporating sautéed zucchini for extra vegetables. This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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