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Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta Is (Almost) Too Good to Be True

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Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta is a fresh, no-cook tomato sauce tossed with hot pasta for the ultimate summer meal. Juicy cherry tomatoes marinate in garlic, basil, olive oil, and a touch of spice, creating a light yet flavorful dish perfect for warm-weather dining.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: No-Cook Sauce + Boiled Pasta
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

6 cloves fresh garlic, minced

1 cup fresh basil, chopped

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 lb angel hair pasta (or pasta of choice)

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 4 hours, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld.
  3. When ready to serve, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining.
  4. Toss hot pasta with the marinated tomato mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  5. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For more color, mix in yellow or orange heirloom grape tomatoes.
  • Add fresh mozzarella balls for a Caprese-inspired twist.
  • For extra greens, toss in baby arugula or spinach before serving.
  • Grilled shrimp or chicken makes a great protein addition.
  • This dish is best served fresh; leftovers can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

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