Ina Garten Summer Garden Pasta Salad
Calories: 581|Fat: 27.8|Carbohydrates: 63.3|Protein: 21.1
| 25 minutes
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Ina Garten's pasta salad with basil, tomatoes, and Parmesan on a bed of angel hair is a perfect summer dinner solution. Ready in just 25 minutes.
Experience the essence of summer with Ina Garten’s Pasta Salad or as she calls it the Summer Garden Pasta cause it feels like a summer garden. This delightful dish combines the simplicity of angel hair pasta with the vibrant flavors of garden-fresh ingredients. With minced garlic, julienned basil leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese, every bite is a burst of aromatic goodness. Try it and make this pasta salad a true summertime delight.
Why you’ll love it
- Like a summer garden, it embraces summer with vibrant basil leaves, garlic, and a touch of spice.
- Life saver for dinner. Simple ingredients are ready to whip up in minutes. There’s no need to meal prep and marinade for hours before.
- Great for cookouts and barbecues. Some guests prefer to focus on salad in a backyard barbecue and this is what they’ll need if they’re not much into meat.
- Refreshing and Light
Tips
- Adjust the amount of minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and basil leaves according to your taste preferences.
- Cook the angel hair pasta al dente to maintain its delicate texture.
- Toss the pasta salad before serving to distribute evenly the flavors.
- If you have time, allow the salad to chill.
- Use ripe and flavorful cherry tomatoes for the best results.
Variations
- Add some sliced cucumbers or grilled zucchini.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a protein-packed meal.
- Swap out angel hair pasta for your favorite pasta shapes, such as penne or fusilli.
- Subs the cheese with different types of cheese, such as feta, goat cheese or even burrata for a sexy salad.
How to Serve Ina Garten Pasta Salad?
Serve as a light lunch or dinner option on its own or otherwise as a refreshing side dish at picnics, barbecues, or potlucks. If you want to add protein to your meal, it is great alongside grilled chicken, fish, or steak for a complete meal.
For a special meal, don’t forget to pair it with a crisp white wine or a refreshing lemonade for a delightful summer dining experience.
Health Info
- Calories: 581
- Sugar: 1.7
- Sodium: 728.9
- Fat: 27.8
- Carbohydrates: 63.3
- Fiber: 4.7
- Protein: 21.1
Ina Garten Summer Pasta Recipe
Fat: 27.8|Carbohydrates: 63.3|Protein: 21.1
Description
Ina Garten's pasta salad with basil, tomatoes, and Parmesan on a bed of angel hair is a perfect summer dinner solution. Ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 900 g (32 oz) cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup (118ml) olive oil
- 6 tbsp garlic cloves minced
- 18 large basil leaves julienned plus extra for serving:
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper freshly ground
- 454 g (1 lb) dried angel hair pasta
- 1½ cups (6 oz) parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
Instructions
For the cherry tomatoes marinade
- Combine the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, julienned basil leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for at least a few minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld together.
For the pasta salad
- Cook the pasta a few minutes before serving.
- Boil a large pot of water with added salt (2 tablespoons
- Cook the pasta until al dente following the package instructions
- Drain the pasta and mix it with the cherry tomatoes marinade.
- Toss in freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves. and gently toss to combine everything together.
- Adjust the amount of minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and basil leaves according to your taste preferences.
- Cook the angel hair pasta al dente to maintain its delicate texture.
- Toss the pasta salad just before serving to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
- Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to enhance the flavors.
- Use ripe and flavorful cherry tomatoes for the best results.
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