Description
Fresh Summer Garden Pasta made with cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil for a simple seasonal dish full of bright flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl
- Cover and let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 4 hours
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions
- Drain the pasta well
- Add hot pasta to the tomato mixture
- Toss pasta with the sauce and Parmesan cheese until coated
- Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan
Notes
- Use ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor
- Letting the tomato mixture rest is essential for developing the sauce
- Freshly grated Parmesan improves texture and taste
- Serve immediately for the brightest flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg