Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta Salad, a refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer. This delightful salad features tender angel hair pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a rich blend of olive oil and Parmesan. Perfect for any occasion, this salad can be served warm or chilled, making it an ideal addition to barbecues, picnics, or casual dinners. With its quick preparation time and fresh ingredients, this pasta salad not only pleases the palate but also offers versatility as a light main course or a delightful side dish. Enjoy the bright flavors of summer with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 454 g dried angel hair pasta
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 tbsp minced garlic
- 18 large basil leaves, julienned
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook angel hair pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and halved cherry tomatoes. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Serve on a platter topped with extra Parmesan cheese and basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg