Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta with Olive Oil
Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta features marinated cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and Parmesan tossed with hot pasta for a fresh and easy summer meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes plus marinating
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes plus marinating
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
1 pound angel hair or spaghetti
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Combine tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Let marinate at room temperature 2 to 4 hours.
3. Cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
4. Toss hot pasta with marinated tomatoes.
5. Add basil and Parmesan.
6. Adjust with reserved pasta water if needed.
7. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
Allow proper marinating time.
Serve fresh for optimal texture.