Ina Garten Summer Spaghetti Recipe
Try this Ina Garten Summer Spaghetti Recipe. It is perfect for warm nights. This Ina Garten Summer Spaghetti Recipe uses fresh garden tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of high-quality spaghetti.
- 4 cups of cherry tomatoes.
- 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil.
- 4 cloves of fresh garlic.
- 1/2 cup of chopped fresh basil.
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
Instructions
Prepare the Tomatoes
- Wash your cherry tomatoes well. Cut them all in half. Place them in your large bowl.
Add the Aromatics
- Mince the fresh garlic cloves. Add garlic to the tomato bowl. Pour in the olive oil now.
Season the Mix
- Add salt and black pepper. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes. Stir everything very gently.
Let it Marinate
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Leave it on the counter. Wait for four hours. This builds great flavor.
Cook the Pasta
- Boil a pot of salted water. Add the spaghetti noodles. Cook until they are al dente.
Drain the Spaghetti
- Pour the pasta into a colander. Do not rinse the noodles. Keep them hot and ready.
Combine Everything
- Add hot pasta to the tomatoes. The heat softens the tomatoes. Toss well with your tongs.
Add Final Touches
- Tear the fresh basil leaves. Throw them into the bowl. Add the Parmesan cheese last.
Notes
- Use very ripe summer tomatoes.
- Choose a good olive oil.
- Do not put sauce in fridge.
- Keep it at room temperature.
- Add extra cheese for flavor.
- Use fresh basil, not dried.
- Salt your pasta water well.
- Toss the pasta while hot.