Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta: A Fresh and Easy Delight
A delightful summer pasta dish that celebrates the flavors of fresh garden ingredients, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and bell pepper, cooking until tender.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, fresh basil, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and mix in the Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider roasting the vegetables before adding them to the pasta.
- This dish can also be served cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 8mg