Ina Garten Summer Tomato Pasta Recipe
Are you looking for a fresh meal? Try the Ina Garten Summer Tomato Pasta Recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 cups of cherry tomatoes halved.
- 1/2 cup of good olive oil.
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.
- 1/2 cup of chopped fresh basil.
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 1 pound of angel hair pasta.
- 1 1/2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese.
Instructions
Prep the Tomatoes
- Wash your cherry tomatoes well. Cut each small tomato in half. Place them in a large bowl.
Add the Aromatics
- Add the olive oil to the bowl. Mix in the minced garlic. Add the fresh basil and oregano.
Season the Mix
- Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes. Add the salt and black pepper. Stir everything together very gently.
Let it Marinate
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Leave it on the counter. Let it sit for four hours. Do not put it in the fridge.
Boil the Water
- Fill a large pot with water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil.
Cook the Pasta
- Add the angel hair pasta. Cook for about three minutes. It should be firm to bite.
Drain the Pasta
- Pour the pasta into a colander. Do not rinse the pasta. Keep it very hot.
Combine Everything
- Add the hot pasta to the tomatoes. The heat wilts the basil slightly. It smells wonderful now.
Add the Cheese
- Toss in the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese melts a bit. The sauce will look creamy.
Serve and Enjoy
- Plate the pasta immediately. Garnish with more fresh basil. Serve it to your happy guests.
Notes
- Use very ripe tomatoes for sweetness.
- Choose high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Do not skip the marinating time.
- Four hours is the magic number.
- Use fresh basil, not dried basil.
- Angel hair pasta works the best here.
- Keep the bowl at room temperature.
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese fresh.
- Add more red pepper for heat.
- Serve it in warm pasta bowls.