Ina Garten Summer Garden Pasta Salad Recipe
Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta Salad is a vibrant and fresh dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and nutty Parmesan, this pasta salad is a celebration of seasonal flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Tomato Marinade:
- Cherry Tomatoes (900 g / 32 oz)
- Olive Oil (½ cup)
- Garlic Cloves, Minced (6 tbsp)
- Fresh Basil Leaves, Julienne (18 large leaves + extra)
- Red Pepper Flakes (½ tsp)
- Salt (1 tsp)
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper (½ tsp)
Pasta Salad:
- Angel Hair Pasta (454 g / 1 lb)
- Parmesan Cheese, Grated (1½ cups / 6 oz + extra)
Instructions
- Create the Tomato Marinade: Add cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to a bowl. Toss gently, cover, and let sit for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Cook the Angel Hair Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Assemble the Salad: Combine hot pasta with marinated tomatoes and Parmesan. Toss gently.
- Finish with Fresh Basil and Serve: Add fresh basil, adjust seasoning, sprinkle with extra Parmesan, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg