Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This easy-to-make salad combines tender angel hair pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and creamy Parmesan cheese. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, throwing a barbecue, or enjoying a family dinner, this salad serves as a refreshing accompaniment or a satisfying main course. With its colorful presentation and fresh ingredients, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a staple at your warm-weather gatherings. Enjoy it warm or chilled—the choice is yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 454 g dried angel hair pasta
- 900 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 tbsp minced garlic
- 18 large basil leaves, julienned
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- In the same pot, combine halved cherry tomatoes with the dressing and toss gently.
- Add drained pasta to the pot and mix well; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm or chill before serving; garnish with extra Parmesan and basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg