Summer Garden Pasta
Summer Garden Pasta is a vibrant celebration of seasonal ingredients, delivering fresh, bold flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for warm evenings, gatherings, or quick meals, this dish captures the joy of summer eating.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 lb angel hair pasta
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves julienned
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook Pasta
- I bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 1 lb angel hair pasta until al dente, about 2–3 minutes. I drain well, reserving ¼ cup pasta water if needed.
Toss Pasta
- I toss the hot pasta with the marinated tomato mixture, including all juices and oil, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if dry.
Add Basil and Cheese
- I stir in ½ cup julienned basil and ¾ cup Parmesan, reserving ¼ cup cheese for garnish.
Serve
- I serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra basil and Parmesan, savoring the fresh, summery flavors.