Description
Ina Garten’s Sleeper Recipe is a delightfully simple dish that combines angel hair pasta with a burst of flavors from cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Angel Hair Pasta:
- 1 pound
Good Olive Oil:
- 1/4 cup
Minced Garlic:
- 1 tablespoon (about 3 cloves)
Cherry Tomatoes (halved):
- 1 pint
Red Pepper Flakes:
- 1/2 teaspoon
Kosher Salt:
- 1 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
- 1/2 teaspoon
Fresh Basil (chopped):
- 1/2 cup
Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese:
- 1/2 cup
Extra Parmesan and Basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the angel hair pasta until al dente.
- Prepare the Tomato Mixture: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan, add garlic, cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook until tomatoes soften.
- Combine and Serve: Drain the pasta, toss it with the tomato mixture, then stir in basil and Parmesan. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and basil.
Notes
- Use the best quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Consider adding sautéed shrimp or grilled chicken for added protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
