Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that embodies the essence of summer. This refreshing salad features delicate angel hair pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and savory Parmesan cheese, creating a colorful medley perfect for picnics or warm evenings with friends. With its quick preparation and versatility, this recipe is sure to impress at any gathering. Serve it warm or chilled, and enjoy the tantalizing combination of textures and tastes that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
- 18 large basil leaves (julienned)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (crushed)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 900 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 454 g dried angel hair pasta
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- In a large pot of salted water, boil the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In the same bowl as the dressing, add halved cherry tomatoes and gently toss in the cooked pasta until well coated.
- Fold in grated Parmesan cheese and julienned basil leaves; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve on a platter or individual bowls, garnished with extra basil and Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg