Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta: 5 Bright Fresh Bowls
Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta features fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan tossed with warm pasta for a vibrant and simple summer dish.
Ingredients
1 pound angel hair or spaghetti pasta
4 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1 cup fresh basil leaves torn
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
Instructions
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Combine chopped tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
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Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours.
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender yet slightly firm.
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Reserve some pasta cooking water before draining.
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Add hot pasta to the tomato mixture and toss gently.
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Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the pasta and mix well.
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Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
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Garnish with extra basil and parmesan before serving.
Notes
Allowing the tomato mixture to rest helps create a fresh sauce from the natural juices of the tomatoes.